Couch Middle School

Summary:

Couch Middle School is a public middle school located in Grayson, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,087 students. It is part of the Gwinnett County School District, which is ranked 65 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Couch Middle School has consistently ranked highly among Georgia middle schools, with a current ranking of 58 out of 588 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2023-2024 school year.

Couch Middle School consistently outperforms the Gwinnett County and Georgia state averages in standardized test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Couch Middle School had 99% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 53.5% for Gwinnett County and 44% for the state of Georgia. The school's strong academic performance also translates to high college readiness, as evidenced by its exceptional results in the Milestones Assessments. Additionally, Couch Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.7 to 17.6 over the past three school years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment for students.

When comparing Couch Middle School to other nearby schools in the Gwinnett County district, it stands out as a top performer. For example, Crews Middle School and Bay Creek Middle School, which are also highly ranked, have similar academic results to Couch Middle School. However, other nearby schools like Snellville Middle School, Richards Middle School, and Moore Middle School lag behind Couch in several key metrics. Couch Middle School has maintained its high ranking and 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 10 school years, demonstrating a sustained commitment to academic excellence.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1777 Grayson Hwy
       Grayson, GA  30017


(678) 407-7272

District: Gwinnett County

SchoolDigger Rank:
58th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Couch Middle School usually attend:

High:    Grayson High School

Feeder schools for Couch Middle School:

Elementary:    Pharr Elementary School
    Starling Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  1,087

Racial breakdown:

African American:
49.5%
Hispanic:
21.3%
White:
14.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.2% Help


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Compare Details Couch Middle School ranks better than 90.1% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.86. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Couch Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Couch Middle School 58th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Couch Middle School in the ranking list.)

Gwinnett County:

SchoolDigger ranks Gwinnett County 65th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Couch Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 80.93 56th 504 88.9%
2012 80.78 47th 508 90.7%
2013 80.94 50th 527 90.5%
2014 81.98 38th 521 92.7%
2015 88.17 51st 537 90.5%
2016 85.35 62nd 545 88.6%
2017 86.01 63rd 539 88.3%
2018 87.11 60th 543 89.0%
2019 87.29 61st 559 89.1%
2021 71.02 136th 542 74.9%
2022 85.38 72nd 567 87.3%
2023 83.77 83rd 577 85.6%
2024 88.86 58th 588 90.1%
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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: 1.8)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, December 30, 2021

Open Quote Horrible school! Over 2000 students with over crowded classroom! The administration is not in line with the demographics. The Principal and Racist Administration allows Whites students to use racial slurs.. do not sent your kids hear. Close Quote


Facebook Profile Picture by a student on FaceBook
Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Open Quote i used to go to couch and i might go agian i love it there even though you go through the rough times and there are a couple of disobedient people doesnt mean it's a bad school i love it there and you should too Close Quote



Enrollment information for Couch Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 440 335 50 98 6 1 43 0 973
2011 454 352 69 102 8 1 35 0 1021
2012 426 359 71 103 7 0 36 0 1002
2013 423 338 79 117 4 0 28 0 989
2014 406 342 59 127 4 1 36 0 975
2015 381 372 61 126 3 2 51 0 996
2016 343 381 67 145 3 2 59 0 1000
2017 313 415 71 169 0 2 51 0 1021
2018 278 456 80 175 0 3 47 0 1039
2019 277 473 78 174 1 3 52 0 1058
2020 256 472 74 202 2 2 55 0 1063
2021 221 489 82 199 2 1 56 0 1050
2022 202 516 96 229 1 3 59 0 1106
2023 157 538 105 231 0 3 53 0 1087

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 Couch Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 973 55.9 17.4 34.7
2011 1021 59.4 17.1 35
2012 1002 55.5 18.0 37.1
2013 989 51.7 19.1 39
2014 975 51.3 19.0 37.9
2015 996 52.0 19.1 39.7
2016 1000 52.0 19.2 35.9
2017 1021 54.2 18.8 40.2
2018 1039 55.7 18.6 40.5
2019 1058 60.5 17.4 38.9
2020 1063 62.2 17.0 40.7
2021 1050 61.3 17.1 37.8
2022 1106 62.5 17.6 n/a
2023 1087 65.0 16.7 49.2

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 Couch Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 973 55.9 17.4 34.7
2011 1021 59.4 17.1 35
2012 1002 55.5 18.0 37.1
2013 989 51.7 19.1 39
2014 975 51.3 19.0 37.9
2015 996 52.0 19.1 39.7
2016 1000 52.0 19.2 35.9
2017 1021 54.2 18.8 40.2
2018 1039 55.7 18.6 40.5
2019 1058 60.5 17.4 38.9
2020 1063 62.2 17.0 40.7
2021 1050 61.3 17.1 37.8
2022 1106 62.5 17.6 n/a
2023 1087 65.0 16.7 49.2

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 Couch Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $304 (4.0%) $7,351 (96.0%) $7,655
2018 $340 (4.2%) $7,699 (95.8%) $8,040
2019 $384 (4.3%) $8,574 (95.7%) $8,958

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Couch Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 61st of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 83rd of 577 Middle schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Couch Middle School)66.457.5
 8.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)5448.3
 5.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Couch Middle School)59.349
 10.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)52.542
 10.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Couch Middle School)56.356.1
 0.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)48.448.8
 0.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Couch Middle School)66.846.7
 20.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)5545.5
 9.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Couch Middle School)68.258.5
 9.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)58.349.5
 8.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Couch Middle School)39.656.2
 16.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)22.144.9
 22.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Couch Middle School)42.76.7
 36%
   8th Grade Science (Gwinnett County)15.43.5
 11.9%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Couch Middle School)73.248.4
 24.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Gwinnett County)54.848.6
 6.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Couch Middle School)90.292.4
 2.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Gwinnett County)4945.4
 3.6%
   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 Students10581087
 2.7%
African American473538
 13.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian78105
 34.6%
Hispanic174231
 32.8%
Pacific Islander33
White277157
 43.3%
Two or More Races5253
 1.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.9%49.2%
 10.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Couch Middle School

Yes. Couch Middle School ranks in the top 9.9% of Georgia middle schools.

Students at Couch Middle School are 49% African American, 21% Hispanic, 14% White, 10% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Couch Middle School usually go on to attend Grayson High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,087 students attended Couch Middle School.


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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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