Clear Creek Middle School

Summary:

Clear Creek Middle School is a public middle school located in Ellijay, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 917 students. The school is part of the Gilmer County School District, which is ranked 56 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clear Creek Middle School consistently outperforms the Gilmer County and Georgia state averages in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had a 96.6% proficiency rate in Algebra I, compared to 45.8% for Gilmer County and 44% for the state. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.8 to 15.9 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby Fannin County Middle School (13.2) and Pickens County Junior High School (13.4). Additionally, Clear Creek Middle School has a higher per-student spending compared to the state average.

While Clear Creek Middle School outperforms the nearby schools in many academic metrics, it has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.38% to 63.14% over the past three school years. This is higher than the nearby Fannin County Middle School (52.99%) and Pickens County Junior High School (44.68%), suggesting that Clear Creek Middle School may be serving a more economically disadvantaged student population, yet still achieving strong academic results. The school's exceptional performance in Algebra I, with proficiency rates consistently above 80% and reaching as high as 96.6% in 2023-2024, is a notable strength, indicating the school is effectively preparing its students for advanced mathematics coursework.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 346 Clear Creek School Dr
       Ellijay, GA  30536


(706) 276-5150

District: Gilmer County

SchoolDigger Rank:
148th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Clear Creek Middle School usually attend:

High:    Gilmer High School

Feeder schools for Clear Creek Middle School:

Elementary:    Clear Creek Elementary School
    Ellijay Elementary School
    Mountain View Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  917

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.7%
Hispanic:
32.5%
Asian:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.1% Help


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Compare Details Clear Creek Middle School ranks better than 74.8% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.72. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Clear Creek Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Clear Creek Middle School 148th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Clear Creek Middle School in the ranking list.)

Gilmer County:

SchoolDigger ranks Gilmer County 56th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clear Creek Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 61.43 198th 494 59.9%
2011 56.27 244th 504 51.6%
2012 61.55 209th 508 58.9%
2013 62.26 212th 527 59.8%
2014 57.01 263rd 521 49.5%
2015 66.60 152nd 537 71.7%
2016 60.68 182nd 545 66.6%
2017 58.68 197th 539 63.5%
2018 71.12 136th 543 75.0%
2019 65.91 170th 559 69.6%
2021 70.33 144th 542 73.4%
2022 70.77 147th 567 74.1%
2023 65.60 166th 577 71.2%
2024 70.72 148th 588 74.8%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Clear Creek Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 471 0 4 61 0 n/a n/a 7 543
2009 474 0 4 72 0 n/a n/a 10 560
2010 439 1 2 95 2 0 12 0 551
2011 433 0 0 105 1 0 9 0 548
2012 561 1 3 115 1 0 13 0 694
2013 546 1 0 112 1 0 8 0 668
2014 544 1 3 120 0 0 4 0 672
2015 511 2 3 153 1 0 2 0 672
2016 451 3 1 150 4 0 1 0 610
2017 461 1 1 161 0 0 4 0 628
2018 457 1 1 179 0 0 4 0 642
2019 451 0 4 167 0 0 3 0 625
2020 690 0 5 270 0 0 15 0 980
2021 686 2 2 298 1 1 12 0 1002
2022 610 4 13 304 2 1 9 0 943
2023 593 6 10 298 2 1 7 0 917

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clear Creek Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 543 31.0 17.5 54.3
2009 560 32.7 17.1 60.2
2010 551 34.1 16.1 60.1
2011 548 34.9 15.7 64.6
2012 694 37.3 18.6 69.7
2013 668 38.0 17.5 66.3
2014 672 40.2 16.7 67.7
2015 672 42.0 16.0 66.7
2016 610 36.0 16.9 65.7
2017 628 37.1 16.9 64.6
2018 642 41.0 15.6 64.3
2019 625 39.1 15.9 62.4
2020 980 64.2 15.2 64.1
2021 1002 62.7 15.9 59.4
2022 943 61.5 15.3 n/a
2023 917 61.8 14.8 63.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Clear Creek Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 543 31.0 17.5 54.3
2009 560 32.7 17.1 60.2
2010 551 34.1 16.1 60.1
2011 548 34.9 15.7 64.6
2012 694 37.3 18.6 69.7
2013 668 38.0 17.5 66.3
2014 672 40.2 16.7 67.7
2015 672 42.0 16.0 66.7
2016 610 36.0 16.9 65.7
2017 628 37.1 16.9 64.6
2018 642 41.0 15.6 64.3
2019 625 39.1 15.9 62.4
2020 980 64.2 15.2 64.1
2021 1002 62.7 15.9 59.4
2022 943 61.5 15.3 n/a
2023 917 61.8 14.8 63.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Clear Creek Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $682 (7.8%) $8,094 (92.2%) $8,776
2018 $495 (5.3%) $8,876 (94.7%) $9,371
2019 $656 (6.8%) $9,017 (93.2%) $9,673

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clear Creek Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 170th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 166th of 577 Middle schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clear Creek Middle School)40.938.7
 2.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Gilmer County)40.938.7
 2.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clear Creek Middle School)44.550.9
 6.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Gilmer County)44.550.9
 6.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clear Creek Middle School)35.537.8
 2.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Gilmer County)35.537.8
 2.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clear Creek Middle School)51.247.3
 3.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Gilmer County)51.247.3
 3.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Clear Creek Middle School)46.345.7
 0.6%
   8th Grade Science (Gilmer County)46.345.7
 0.6%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Clear Creek Middle School)50.836.7
 14.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Gilmer County)50.836.7
 14.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Clear Creek Middle School)95.987.5
 8.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Gilmer County)36.629.2
 7.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students625917
 46.7%
African American06
American Indian02
Asian410
 150%
Hispanic167298
 78.4%
Pacific Islander01
White451593
 31.5%
Two or More Races37
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.4%63.1%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Clear Creek Middle School

Students who attend Clear Creek Middle School usually go on to attend Gilmer High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 917 students attended Clear Creek Middle School.

Clear Creek Middle School ranks 148th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Clear Creek Middle School are 65% White, 32% Hispanic, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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