Ola Middle School

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Ola Middle School ranks 203 rd of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ola Middle School is a public middle school located in McDonough, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,163 students. The school is part of the Henry County School District, which is ranked 152 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ola Middle School consistently outperforms the Henry County and Georgia state averages in standardized test scores, with 97.6% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 33% for Henry County and 44% for Georgia. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of Georgia middle schools, and has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 31.73%. Ola Middle School's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio compared to the district and state averages may be factors that contribute to its academic success.

Ola Middle School outperforms many of the nearby middle schools in the Henry County district, such as Eagle's Landing Middle School, Luella Middle School, and Woodland Middle School, in terms of academic achievement, statewide ranking, and student demographics. The school's success may be attributed to a combination of factors, including effective teaching, targeted resources, and a supportive community.

Detail:

Public 6-8

353 N Ola Rd
McDonough, GA 30252

(770) 288-2108

District: Henry County

SchoolDigger Rank:
203^rd of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Students who attend Ola Middle School usually attend:

High:

Ola High School

Feeder schools for Ola Middle School:

Elementary:	Ola Elementary School
	Rock Spring Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 18.8

Number of students: 1,163

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.8%

African American:

32.2%

Hispanic:

10.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ola Middle School ranks better than 65.5% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.53. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Ola Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Ola Middle School 203^rd of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Ola Middle School in the ranking list.)

Henry County:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry County 152^nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ola Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2007	68.71	124^th	445	72.1%
2008	68.49	133^rd	462	71.2%
2009	69.41	128^th	466	72.5%
2010	68.37	144^th	494	70.9%
2011	72.49	122^nd	504	75.8%
2012	70.95	131^st	508	74.2%
2013	76.90	85^th	527	83.9%
2014	71.05	132^nd	521	74.7%
2015	69.88	130^th	537	75.8%
2016	77.64	100^th	545	81.7%
2017	80.87	84^th	539	84.4%
2018	78.51	104^th	543	80.8%
2019	75.02	122^nd	559	78.2%
2021	70.35	143^rd	542	73.6%
2022	62.75	188^th	567	66.8%
2023	60.36	199^th	577	65.5%
2024	60.53	203^rd	588	65.5%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

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by a citizen
Monday, September 19, 2016

Not sure about the safety of the school buses. Kid was just detained for bringing a fixed blade knife on the bus. He pulled the knife on another student during an argument. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, November 2, 2012

I love this school. I've had no problem, so far and my son is in 8th grade. The Orchestra program is phenomenonal. There doesn't seem to be enough parents involved and very few volunteer. I think my son is getting a good education and the environment seems to be a good one. I would recommend this district to other parents, it is the reason we moved to Henry County. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, November 16, 2011

This school does nothing about bullying. They don't have the textbooks the children need, and they seem to want to enforce rules on some kids and bypass them for others. If you know the right people and kiss up alot your child will do well. If you are a busy working parent and want your children to take responsibility for their own schoolwork don't send your children here. They will be bullied by kids as well as teachers..especially if your child does not go to church 2-3 times a week. Then they are called heathens. Be warned. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ola Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	1174	250	13	41	1	n/a	n/a	16	1495
2008	1252	281	10	61	1	n/a	n/a	24	1629
2009	1306	306	7	63	3	n/a	n/a	48	1733
2010	842	218	11	43	5	0	33	0	1152
2011	836	214	12	48	1	1	39	0	1151
2012	803	204	13	51	1	0	34	0	1106
2013	839	205	9	43	1	0	34	0	1131
2014	856	214	13	50	5	2	40	0	1180
2015	840	219	9	43	5	3	41	0	1160
2016	842	215	8	60	3	2	47	0	1177
2017	848	250	8	58	6	0	42	0	1212
2018	836	266	7	72	8	0	40	0	1229
2019	818	288	10	82	6	0	51	0	1255
2020	799	303	14	99	5	1	52	0	1273
2021	774	322	14	98	6	1	62	0	1277
2022	671	347	12	114	6	1	64	0	1215
2023	568	374	13	127	7	0	74	0	1163

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 Ola Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	1495	91.2	16.4	25.2
2008	1629	105.2	15.5	26.5
2009	1733	105.3	16.5	29.3
2010	1152	69.3	16.6	27.6
2011	1151	63.4	18.1	30.9
2012	1106	61.0	18.1	32.5
2013	1131	61.0	18.5	34
2014	1180	64.0	18.4	32
2015	1160	67.0	17.3	30.9
2016	1177	68.0	17.3	30.4
2017	1212	70.6	17.1	29.5
2018	1229	69.2	17.7	31.3
2019	1255	67.3	18.6	27.7
2020	1273	69.9	18.2	31
2021	1277	68.5	18.6	25.9
2022	1215	63.5	19.1	n/a
2023	1163	61.7	18.8	31.7

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 Ola Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	1495	91.2	16.4	25.2
2008	1629	105.2	15.5	26.5
2009	1733	105.3	16.5	29.3
2010	1152	69.3	16.6	27.6
2011	1151	63.4	18.1	30.9
2012	1106	61.0	18.1	32.5
2013	1131	61.0	18.5	34
2014	1180	64.0	18.4	32
2015	1160	67.0	17.3	30.9
2016	1177	68.0	17.3	30.4
2017	1212	70.6	17.1	29.5
2018	1229	69.2	17.7	31.3
2019	1255	67.3	18.6	27.7
2020	1273	69.9	18.2	31
2021	1277	68.5	18.6	25.9
2022	1215	63.5	19.1	n/a
2023	1163	61.7	18.8	31.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ola Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$191 (2.6%)	$7,211 (97.4%)	$7,402
2018	$224 (2.9%)	$7,446 (97.1%)	$7,671
2019	$272 (3.4%)	$7,620 (96.6%)	$7,892

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ola Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 122^nd of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 199^th of 577 Middle schools	12.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ola Middle School)	52.1	36.2	15.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Henry County)	40.2	29.5	10.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ola Middle School)	54.5	31.3	23.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Henry County)	28.3	16.3	12%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ola Middle School)	49.6	45.1	4.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Henry County)	34.2	31.8	2.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ola Middle School)	53.6	44.7	8.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Henry County)	32.3	23.2	9.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ola Middle School)	59.5	40.3	19.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Henry County)	45.1	34.9	10.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ola Middle School)	35.9	37.4	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Henry County)	21	23.3	2.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Ola Middle School)	49.2	38.9	10.3%
8th Grade Science (Henry County)	30.2	15.7	14.5%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Ola Middle School)	47.3	33.1	14.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Henry County)	29.8	23.7	6.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Ola Middle School)	89.3	71.4	17.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Henry County)	28.1	25.3	2.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1255	1163	7.3%
African American	288	374	29.9%
American Indian	6	7	16.7%
Asian	10	13	30%
Hispanic	82	127	54.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	818	568	30.6%
Two or More Races	51	74	45.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.7%	31.7%	4%

Schools Near Ola Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ola Middle School	Public	6-8	353 N Ola Rd	McDonough	30252	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 288-2108	1,163	62	18.8	31.7%	568 (48.8%)	374 (32.2%)	127 (10.9%)	13 (1.1%)	7 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (6.4%)	60.5	203^rd of 588 public middle schools	65.5%		60.4	199^th of 577 public middle schools	65.5%	4	97.6	36.8	39.1	49.7	33.2	36.4	51.5	33.5	44.3	$7,892	$272	$7,620
McDonough Middle School	Public	6-8	175 Postmaster Dr	McDonough	30253	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 615-3460	954	49	19.6	66.4%	37 (3.9%)	772 (80.9%)	91 (9.5%)	12 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (4.2%)	13.1	534^th of 588 public middle schools	9.2%		19.4	473^rd of 577 public middle schools	18.0%	61	26.8	23.6	17.2	22.3	9.1	12.8	12.4	2.4	9.2	$2,112	$273	$1,840
Union Grove Middle	Public	6-8	210 E Lake Rd	McDonough	30252	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(678) 583-8978	1,069	54	19.6	31.7%	246 (23.0%)	578 (54.1%)	99 (9.3%)	69 (6.5%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	73 (6.8%)	70.8	147^th of 588 public middle schools	75.0%		73.1	130^th of 577 public middle schools	77.5%	17	92.0	52.0	48.9	55.5	39.6	41.5	53.4	13.8	48.7	$8,053	$272	$7,781
Locust Grove Middle	Public	6-8	3315 S Ola Rd	Locust Grove	30248	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 957-6055	1,103	52	21.1	51.0%	350 (31.7%)	555 (50.3%)	132 (12.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	59 (5.3%)	23.6	449^th of 588 public middle schools	23.6%		28.2	417^th of 577 public middle schools	27.7%	32	62.2	28.2	27.8	33.9	17.0	17.7	18.6	6.0	19.0	$7,635	$272	$7,363
Eagle's Landing Middle School	Public	6-8	295 Tunis Rd	McDonough	30253	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 914-8189	1,092	55	19.8	59.2%	68 (6.2%)	804 (73.6%)	123 (11.3%)	44 (4.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (4.7%)	22.7	456^th of 588 public middle schools	22.4%		24.7	443^rd of 577 public middle schools	23.2%	13	37.7	29.4	29.8	32.7	14.9	15.3	12.5	7.2	18.4	$8,123	$496	$7,627
Veterans Memorial Middle School	Public	6-8	13357 Brown Bridge Rd	Covington	30016	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 385-6893	637	48	13.1	84.9%	42 (6.6%)	472 (74.1%)	78 (12.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.3%)	35 (5.5%)	33.1	389^th of 588 public middle schools	33.8%		28.7	414^th of 577 public middle schools	28.2%	25	50.0	33.2	29.3	37.1	17.5	15.1	17.8	26.5	30.5	$9,160	$788	$8,372
Luella Middle School	Public	6-8	2075 Hampton Locust Grove Rd	Locust Grove	30248	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(678) 583-8919	870	41	21.0	52.6%	56 (6.4%)	667 (76.7%)	83 (9.5%)	15 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (5.3%)	20.6	473^rd of 588 public middle schools	19.6%		20.6	457^th of 577 public middle schools	20.8%	16	31.3	30.1	27.6	31.2	9.4	13.3	19.0	8.9	9.7	$7,506	$273	$7,233
Liberty Middle School	Public	6-8	5225 Salem Rd	Covington	30016	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 625-6617	944	52	18.1	85.0%	92 (9.7%)	670 (71.0%)	122 (12.9%)	4 (0.4%)	7 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	47 (5.0%)	18.1	492^nd of 588 public middle schools	16.3%		13	532^nd of 577 public middle schools	7.8%	40	74.1	19.6	22.2	29.3	6.6	10.3	17.8	16.5	15.2	$8,912	$820	$8,092
Woodland Middle School	Public	6-8	820 Moseley Dr	Stockbridge	30281	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 389-2774	705	38	18.7	53.3%	120 (17.0%)	406 (57.6%)	111 (15.7%)	16 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	49 (7.0%)	38.1	354^th of 588 public middle schools	39.8%		37.8	347^th of 577 public middle schools	39.9%	7	72.3	37.7	38.3	38.4	14.2	21.1	30.8	16.2	33.3	$8,265	$272	$7,993
General Ray Davis Middle School	Public	6-8	3375 E Fairview Rd SW	Stockbridge	30281	Henry County	Rockdale County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 388-5675	978	68	14.3	61.9%	106 (10.8%)	707 (72.3%)	98 (10.0%)	10 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	7 (0.7%)	48 (4.9%)	59.9	210^th of 588 public middle schools	64.3%		62.5	190^th of 577 public middle schools	67.1%	20	97.2	48.9	43.1	59.4	28.5	33.3	47.9	17.5	38.6	$9,484	$363	$9,121

Frequently Asked Questions about Ola Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Ola Middle School?

Students at Ola Middle School are 49% White, 32% African American, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Ola Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,163 students attended Ola Middle School.

Is Ola Middle School a good school?

Ola Middle School ranks 203^rd of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Ola Middle School attend?

Students who attend Ola Middle School usually go on to attend Ola High School

What district is Ola Middle School in?

Henry County

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