Needwood Middle School

Summary:

Needwood Middle School is a public middle school located in Brunswick, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 748 students. It is part of the Glynn County School District, which is ranked 58 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Needwood Middle School consistently outperforms the Glynn County and Georgia state averages in Milestones Assessment proficiency rates, particularly in Algebra I, where the school has achieved 100% proficiency for the past three years. The school's 8th grade Science and Social Studies proficiency rates are also significantly higher than the Glynn County and Georgia state averages. However, the school's performance in 6th grade Mathematics and English Language Arts is lower than the district and state averages, suggesting an opportunity for targeted interventions and support in these areas.

Needwood Middle School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (around 65%) compared to the other nearby schools in the Glynn County district. The school also has a higher per-student spending ($10,507 in 2018-2019) and a lower student-teacher ratio (around 14:1) compared to the other nearby Glynn County schools, which may be contributing factors to its academic performance strengths. Overall, Needwood Middle School stands out as a strong performer within the Glynn County school district, but it also faces some areas for improvement that require additional attention and resources.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 669 Harry Driggers Blvd
       Brunswick, GA  31525


(912) 261-4488

District: Glynn County

SchoolDigger Rank:
196th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Needwood Middle School usually attend:

High:    Brunswick High School

Feeder schools for Needwood Middle School:

Elementary:    Altama Elementary School
    Greer Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  748

Racial breakdown:

African American:
38.2%
White:
35.8%
Hispanic:
18.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Needwood Middle School ranks better than 66.7% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.3. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Needwood Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Needwood Middle School 196th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Needwood Middle School in the ranking list.)

Glynn County:

SchoolDigger ranks Glynn County 58th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Needwood Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 58.70 181st 420 56.9%
2007 49.71 257th 445 42.2%
2008 59.77 191st 462 58.7%
2009 54.58 233rd 466 50.0%
2010 52.55 260th 494 47.4%
2011 46.21 316th 504 37.3%
2012 46.65 316th 508 37.8%
2013 48.93 325th 527 38.3%
2014 47.74 331st 521 36.5%
2015 57.61 199th 537 62.9%
2016 54.33 231st 545 57.6%
2017 56.77 209th 539 61.2%
2018 44.96 291st 543 46.4%
2019 46.25 295th 559 47.2%
2021 54.15 234th 542 56.8%
2022 54.77 230th 567 59.4%
2023 64.09 177th 577 69.3%
2024 61.30 196th 588 66.7%
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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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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.4)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Open Quote I couldn’t be more disappointed in a school district. I could write a novel about the issues we have had. My son has been completely abandoned over his learning disabilities even to the point of being told he is full of it basically. Had a teacher tell him that he was faking his nervous ticks and to cut the out in his classroom. The 504 plan he has been given “agreed” on by us and the school hasn’t been followed one bit which is absolutely illegal. In fact we made adjustments only to find out once we requested a copy as we were having severe issues wasn’t updated. Majority of the teachers are cruel to my child and he has developed severe anxiety and depression. The child loses his mind to the point of having to come home more than learning. No kid left behind? Hardly. Speaking to teachers in other districts they are appalled at what he has gone through and how he has been abandoned in his education. We had a teacher make our son call home IN THE MIDDLE OF CLASS in front of EVERYONE to tell his mother that he missed assignments. Those assignments were from where he wasn’t able to attend school due to his mental health and neither parent were notified of anything missing. In fact, we have never been contacted by teachers to discuss anything until we raised so much Cain over everything then finally a couple started communicating. It’s to the point we’ve had to pull our son out and do homeschool. Way to go Needwood you have failed out child in epic proportions. You should really care more for children who require special attention. Close Quote


by a student
Thursday, November 10, 2011

Open Quote Honestly, I don't like Needwood because I had my phone stolen there and the administration did not even put so much effort into looking for it. I got threatened after accusing a girl of stealing my phone after people saw her with it. Administration did not care that I was getting deathly threats. I got slapped on the bus, and my mom took me to school the next day to talk to administration and before that day was over they told me that "it was accidental" after I almost had a black eye. A few days later the same girl who slapped me came up behind me and choked me. Did administration do anything about that? Well, let me tell you. NO! Administration didn't even talk to the girl, and she was not punished!!!! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, September 1, 2011

Open Quote This is a great school. The teachers all really care, and they do a great job teaching the GPS. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Needwood Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 387 239 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 639
2000 436 246 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 692
2001 456 278 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 744
2002 473 292 6 24 1 n/a n/a 0 796
2003 473 292 6 24 1 n/a n/a 0 796
2004 466 278 2 22 1 n/a n/a 0 769
2005 481 296 4 40 2 n/a n/a 0 823
2006 442 312 9 34 4 n/a n/a 0 801
2007 450 360 15 49 3 n/a n/a 0 877
2008 430 319 17 65 4 n/a n/a 9 844
2009 360 309 25 60 4 n/a n/a 8 766
2010 295 298 17 78 1 4 35 0 728
2011 245 319 21 60 2 2 27 0 676
2012 211 306 15 64 2 4 18 0 620
2013 248 310 22 64 1 5 22 0 672
2014 228 310 20 70 2 7 30 0 667
2015 254 285 20 90 2 5 28 0 684
2016 242 258 24 89 2 8 39 0 662
2017 252 257 24 87 2 8 36 0 666
2018 276 248 22 91 2 10 37 0 686
2019 259 245 20 92 2 6 35 0 659
2020 242 258 24 103 3 6 38 0 674
2021 252 280 15 112 2 4 36 0 701
2022 268 299 13 119 2 4 44 0 749
2023 268 286 15 135 0 5 39 0 748

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 Needwood Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 639 46.4 13.8 44.4
2000 692 47.0 14.7 38.3
2001 744 47.0 15.8 40.6
2002 796 46.5 17.1 46
2003 796 46.5 17.1 46
2004 769 50.5 15.2 45.3
2005 823 54.0 15.2 44.8
2006 801 57.6 13.9 47.4
2007 877 59.5 14.7 49.9
2008 844 56.5 14.9 47.3
2009 766 49.0 15.6 51.3
2010 728 55.1 13.2 65.8
2011 676 43.1 15.6 75.7
2012 620 39.8 15.5 78.2
2013 672 42.7 15.7 72.2
2014 667 43.7 15.2 73
2015 684 45.0 15.2 70.2
2016 662 44.0 15.0 71
2017 666 50.8 13.1 69.7
2018 686 50.5 13.5 66.2
2019 659 50.5 13.0 62.7
2020 674 50.0 13.4 68.4
2021 701 50.8 13.7 64.9
2022 749 52.4 14.2 n/a
2023 748 53.4 14.0 66.3

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 Needwood Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 639 46.4 13.8 44.4
2000 692 47.0 14.7 38.3
2001 744 47.0 15.8 40.6
2002 796 46.5 17.1 46
2003 796 46.5 17.1 46
2004 769 50.5 15.2 45.3
2005 823 54.0 15.2 44.8
2006 801 57.6 13.9 47.4
2007 877 59.5 14.7 49.9
2008 844 56.5 14.9 47.3
2009 766 49.0 15.6 51.3
2010 728 55.1 13.2 65.8
2011 676 43.1 15.6 75.7
2012 620 39.8 15.5 78.2
2013 672 42.7 15.7 72.2
2014 667 43.7 15.2 73
2015 684 45.0 15.2 70.2
2016 662 44.0 15.0 71
2017 666 50.8 13.1 69.7
2018 686 50.5 13.5 66.2
2019 659 50.5 13.0 62.7
2020 674 50.0 13.4 68.4
2021 701 50.8 13.7 64.9
2022 749 52.4 14.2 n/a
2023 748 53.4 14.0 66.3

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 Needwood Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $725 (7.1%) $9,515 (92.9%) $10,240
2018 $538 (5.3%) $9,613 (94.7%) $10,150
2019 $678 (6.5%) $9,829 (93.5%) $10,507

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Needwood Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 295th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 177th of 577 Middle schools
 22.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Needwood Middle School)40.834.8
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Glynn County)49.540.3
 9.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Needwood Middle School)19.926.1
 6.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Glynn County)34.331.9
 2.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Needwood Middle School)35.846.2
 10.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Glynn County)43.544.9
 1.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Needwood Middle School)39.535.3
 4.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Glynn County)41.735
 6.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Needwood Middle School)48.252.9
 4.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Glynn County)57.850.1
 7.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Needwood Middle School)30.536.4
 5.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Glynn County)39.235.6
 3.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Needwood Middle School)30.947.9
 17%
   8th Grade Science (Glynn County)39.434
 5.4%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Needwood Middle School)37.146.4
 9.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Glynn County)41.943
 1.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Needwood Middle School)91.7100
 8.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Glynn County)51.747.4
 4.3%
   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 Students659748
 13.5%
African American245286
 16.7%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian2015
 25%
Hispanic92135
 46.7%
Pacific Islander65
 16.7%
White259268
 3.5%
Two or More Races3539
 11.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.7%66.3%
 3.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Needwood Middle School

Students at Needwood Middle School are 38% African American, 36% White, 18% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Needwood Middle School ranks 196th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Needwood Middle School usually go on to attend Brunswick High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 748 students attended Needwood Middle School.


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