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Jefferson County Middle School

Summary:

Jefferson County Middle School is a public middle school in Stapleton, Georgia, serving 458 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Jefferson County School District, which is ranked 180 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school consistently underperforms compared to the state average in all subject areas tested, with proficiency rates ranging from 10.2% to 19.7% in English Language Arts, 10.4% to 15.8% in Mathematics, 10.9% in Science, and 10.2% in Social Studies, while the state averages are significantly higher. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.8 to 12.2 over the past three years, and a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating that the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Unfortunately, there are no other schools within 20 miles of Jefferson County Middle School, so a meaningful comparison to nearby schools is not possible. The data suggests that the school faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and the potential relationship between socioeconomic status and academic performance highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of the student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3232 Ga Highway 296
       Stapleton, GA  30823

(478) 625-7764

District: Jefferson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
516th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Jefferson County Middle School usually attend:

High:    Jefferson County High School

Feeder schools for Jefferson County Middle School:

Elementary:    Carver Elementary School
    Louisville Academy School
    Wrens Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  458

Racial breakdown:

African American:
69.0%
White:
19.9%
Hispanic:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Jefferson County Middle School ranks worse than 87.8% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.88. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Jefferson County Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County Middle School 516th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Jefferson County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Jefferson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County 180th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jefferson County Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.66 483rd 542 10.9%
2022 15.14 489th 567 13.8%
2023 14.60 513th 577 11.1%
2024 14.88 516th 588 12.2%
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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 Jefferson County Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 103 369 4 41 0 0 9 0 526
2021 86 369 4 43 0 0 11 0 513
2022 100 337 4 37 0 0 12 0 490
2023 91 316 1 41 0 0 9 0 458

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 Jefferson County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 526 42.2 12.4 100
2021 513 41.9 12.2 100
2022 490 42.5 11.5 n/a
2023 458 42.3 10.8 100

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 Jefferson County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 526 42.2 12.4 100
2021 513 41.9 12.2 100
2022 490 42.5 11.5 n/a
2023 458 42.3 10.8 100

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson County Middle School

Students at Jefferson County Middle School are 69% African American, 20% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 458 students attended Jefferson County Middle School.

Students who attend Jefferson County Middle School usually go on to attend Jefferson County High School

Jefferson County Middle School ranks in the bottom 12.2% of Georgia middle schools.


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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




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