Bagley Middle School

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Bagley Middle School ranks 271 st of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bagley Middle School is a public middle school located in Chatsworth, Georgia, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 527 students. The school is part of the Murray County School District, which is ranked 120 out of 203 districts in Georgia and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Bagley Middle School consistently outperforms the Murray County and Georgia state averages in the Milestones Assessment across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Bagley Middle School had 86.4% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 29% for Murray County and 44% for Georgia. The school has maintained a statewide ranking between 150-271 out of 588 Georgia middle schools over the past 10 years, placing it in the top half of middle schools in the state. This consistent performance has earned the school a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Bagley Middle School performs well overall, there are some subject areas, such as Science and Social Studies, where the school's proficiency rates are closer to or below the state average. Focusing on improving performance in these subject areas could help the school further differentiate itself. Additionally, the school serves a population with a higher socioeconomic need, as evidenced by the relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 65.23% to 66.98% over the past 3 years. Despite these challenges, Bagley Middle School continues to outperform its district and state averages, making it a solid choice for families in the Chatsworth area.

Detail:

Public 7-8

4600 Highway 225 N
Chatsworth, GA 30705

(706) 695-1115

District: Murray County

SchoolDigger Rank:
271^st of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,238

Students who attend Bagley Middle School usually attend:

High:

North Murray High School

Feeder schools for Bagley Middle School:

Elementary:	Eton Elementary School
	Northwest Elementary School
	Woodlawn Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 466

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.4%

Hispanic:

25.1%

Two or more races:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bagley Middle School ranks better than 53.9% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.41. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.4%), Hispanic (25.1%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bagley Middle School is 13.9. (See more...)

Compare Bagley Middle School employs 33.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bagley Middle School is $8,238.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Bagley Middle School 271^st of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Bagley Middle School in the ranking list.)

Murray County:

SchoolDigger ranks Murray County 120^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bagley Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	45.21	270^th	420	35.7%
2007	52.27	245^th	445	44.9%
2008	54.02	228^th	462	50.6%
2009	65.89	153^rd	466	67.2%
2010	69.96	127^th	494	74.3%
2011	69.19	149^th	504	70.4%
2012	70.62	134^th	508	73.6%
2013	68.35	160^th	527	69.6%
2014	68.71	150^th	521	71.2%
2015	57.08	201^st	537	62.6%
2016	63.43	162^nd	545	70.3%
2017	63.82	171^st	539	68.3%
2018	61.35	177^th	543	67.4%
2019	59.43	204^th	559	63.5%
2021	55.95	220^th	542	59.4%
2022	52.44	248^th	567	56.3%
2023	52.99	245^th	577	57.5%
2024	50.41	271^st	588	53.9%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bagley Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	752	752
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	779	779
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	827	827
1994	862	2	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	869
1995	736	6	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	748
1996	736	6	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	748
1997	702	0	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	711
1998	696	4	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	709
1999	640	2	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	656
2000	725	0	2	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	760
2001	764	0	1	49	0	n/a	n/a	0	814
2002	772	1	0	65	1	n/a	n/a	0	839
2003	772	1	0	65	1	n/a	n/a	0	839
2004	663	1	2	78	0	n/a	n/a	0	744
2005	887	4	6	173	2	n/a	n/a	12	1084
2006	868	4	3	188	0	n/a	n/a	13	1076
2007	896	2	3	216	0	n/a	n/a	14	1131
2008	848	2	2	229	2	n/a	n/a	10	1093
2009	468	1	1	107	1	n/a	n/a	3	581
2010	445	2	0	97	8	0	9	0	561
2011	448	3	0	88	4	0	10	0	553
2012	436	5	2	98	1	0	10	0	552
2013	447	4	2	105	0	1	8	0	567
2014	420	1	2	105	1	0	6	0	535
2015	432	1	1	109	1	0	9	0	553
2016	398	4	1	126	1	0	6	0	536
2017	387	3	0	125	1	0	7	0	523
2018	421	2	1	130	0	0	4	0	558
2019	433	0	1	139	1	0	3	0	577
2020	424	1	1	139	1	0	3	0	569
2021	409	3	1	113	1	0	5	0	532
2022	411	3	2	101	1	0	5	0	523
2023	395	4	0	123	1	0	4	0	527
2024	342	2	0	117	0	0	5	0	466

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 Bagley Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	752	44.0	17.0	17
1992	779	45.0	17.3	20.7
1993	827	42.0	19.7	24.2
1994	869	46.0	18.9	25.8
1995	748	45.0	16.6	26.5
1996	748	45.0	16.6	26.5
1997	711	44.2	16.1	40.4
1998	709	42.5	16.7	47
1999	656	44.3	14.8	48
2000	760	43.0	17.7	42.1
2001	814	48.6	16.7	43.2
2002	839	55.1	15.2	51.1
2003	839	55.1	15.2	51.1
2004	744	46.8	15.9	56.2
2005	1084	54.4	19.9	59.9
2006	1076	61.0	17.6	59.6
2007	1131	67.7	16.7	62.4
2008	1093	67.8	16.1	63.3
2009	581	57.6	10.1	63
2010	561	53.9	10.4	70.9
2011	553	37.4	14.7	69.4
2012	552	36.9	14.9	71
2013	567	33.6	16.8	70.9
2014	535	35.3	15.1	72
2015	553	33.0	16.7	75
2016	536	36.0	14.8	71.1
2017	523	33.3	15.7	70.6
2018	558	32.5	17.1	64.9
2019	577	32.8	17.5	64.1
2020	569	34.3	16.5	68.4
2021	532	34.1	15.6	65.2
2022	523	35.1	14.9	n/a
2023	527	34.0	15.5	67
2024	466	33.3	13.9	78.3

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 Bagley Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	752	44.0	17.0	17
1992	779	45.0	17.3	20.7
1993	827	42.0	19.7	24.2
1994	869	46.0	18.9	25.8
1995	748	45.0	16.6	26.5
1996	748	45.0	16.6	26.5
1997	711	44.2	16.1	40.4
1998	709	42.5	16.7	47
1999	656	44.3	14.8	48
2000	760	43.0	17.7	42.1
2001	814	48.6	16.7	43.2
2002	839	55.1	15.2	51.1
2003	839	55.1	15.2	51.1
2004	744	46.8	15.9	56.2
2005	1084	54.4	19.9	59.9
2006	1076	61.0	17.6	59.6
2007	1131	67.7	16.7	62.4
2008	1093	67.8	16.1	63.3
2009	581	57.6	10.1	63
2010	561	53.9	10.4	70.9
2011	553	37.4	14.7	69.4
2012	552	36.9	14.9	71
2013	567	33.6	16.8	70.9
2014	535	35.3	15.1	72
2015	553	33.0	16.7	75
2016	536	36.0	14.8	71.1
2017	523	33.3	15.7	70.6
2018	558	32.5	17.1	64.9
2019	577	32.8	17.5	64.1
2020	569	34.3	16.5	68.4
2021	532	34.1	15.6	65.2
2022	523	35.1	14.9	n/a
2023	527	34.0	15.5	67
2024	466	33.3	13.9	78.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bagley Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$699 (8.6%)	$7,408 (91.4%)	$8,107
2018	$796 (9.6%)	$7,456 (90.4%)	$8,252
2019	$842 (10.2%)	$7,395 (89.8%)	$8,238

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bagley Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 204^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 245^th of 577 Middle schools	6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bagley Middle School)	36.5	37.7	1.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Murray County)	32.2	33.3	1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bagley Middle School)	42.8	32.2	10.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Murray County)	39.1	30.9	8.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bagley Middle School)	46.6	37.8	8.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Murray County)	44.3	34.1	10.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bagley Middle School)	45.7	35.1	10.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Murray County)	40.6	32.8	7.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Bagley Middle School)	35.3	22.1	13.2%
8th Grade Science (Murray County)	35.9	21	14.9%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bagley Middle School)	40.1	43	2.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Murray County)	39.8	40.3	0.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	577	527	8.7%
African American	0	4
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	139	123	11.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	433	395	8.8%
Two or More Races	3	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.1%	67%	2.9%

Schools Near Bagley 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
Bagley Middle School	Public	7-8	4600 Highway 225 N	Chatsworth	30705	Murray County	Murray County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 695-1115	466	33	13.9	78.3%	342 (73.4%)	2 (0.4%)	117 (25.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	50.4	271^st of 588 public middle schools	53.9%		53	245^th of 577 public middle schools	57.5%	26	86.4		37.4	42.3		32.4	38.9	25.6	35.0	$8,238	$842	$7,395
Gladden Middle School	Public	7-8	700 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd	Chatsworth	30705	Murray County	Murray County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 695-7448	505	34	14.7	81.2%	338 (66.9%)	2 (0.4%)	150 (29.7%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	54.3	249^th of 588 public middle schools	57.7%		45	295^th of 577 public middle schools	48.9%	46	90.9		33.5	44.3		34.4	41.5	32.1	36.2	$7,019	$491	$6,528
Hammond Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	330 Pleasant Grove Dr. NE	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Dalton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 876-4660	1,059	87	12.2	73.0%	205 (19.4%)	50 (4.7%)	753 (71.1%)	24 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (2.4%)	65	179^th of 588 public middle schools	69.6%		54.1	236^th of 577 public middle schools	59.1%	57		41.6	41.6		46.4	42.1
North Whitfield Middle School	Public	6-8	350 Trailblazer Lane	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 259-3381	781	54	14.4	77.3%	476 (60.9%)	11 (1.4%)	262 (33.5%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.6%)	52	263^rd of 588 public middle schools	55.3%		62.3	192^nd of 577 public middle schools	66.7%	71		43.8	30.8	43.9	35.7	36.8	47.2	24.4	27.1	$8,857	$568	$8,288
Eastbrook Middle School	Public	6-8	700 Hill Rd	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 278-6135	630	45	13.8	94.8%	135 (21.4%)	6 (1.0%)	463 (73.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.5%)	24	448^th of 588 public middle schools	23.8%		31.9	396^th of 577 public middle schools	31.4%	52		28.5	23.0	28.7	22.2	18.4	22.9	13.0	17.5	$9,516	$754	$8,763
New Hope Middle School	Public	6-8	1111 New Hope Rd NW	Dalton	30720	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 673-2295	440	35	12.4	74.5%	213 (48.4%)	3 (0.7%)	205 (46.6%)	5 (1.1%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	77.7	111^th of 588 public middle schools	81.1%		73	131^st of 577 public middle schools	77.3%	20		48.7	46.5	64.9	44.1	53.9	62.9	45.8	37.2	$9,176	$594	$8,581
Westside Middle School	Public	6-8	580 Lafayette Rd. SW	Rocky Face	30740	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 673-2611	401	30	13.1	68.1%	299 (74.6%)	11 (2.7%)	63 (15.7%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.5%)	79.5	106^th of 588 public middle schools	82.0%		76.4	120^th of 577 public middle schools	79.2%	14		47.9	48.5	62.3	47.5	45.5	74.3	51.8	44.1	$9,541	$552	$8,989
Valley Point Middle School	Public	6-8	3796 S Dixie Rd	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 277-9662	417	33	12.6	84.4%	186 (44.6%)	6 (1.4%)	216 (51.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	53.2	256^th of 588 public middle schools	56.5%		68.6	152^nd of 577 public middle schools	73.7%	104		28.2	40.9	38.1	22.9	44.9	54.7	24.5	41.0	$10,358	$605	$9,752
Ringgold Middle School	Public	6-8	217 Tiger Trl	Ringgold	30736	Catoosa County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 935-3381	764	62	12.3	53.1%	657 (86.0%)	20 (2.6%)	40 (5.2%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	38 (5.0%)	71.3	144^th of 588 public middle schools	75.5%		81.9	91^st of 577 public middle schools	84.2%	53	100.0	38.2	46.6	55.7	40.9	43.8	55.3	59.0	39.4	$9,412	$295	$9,116

Frequently Asked Questions about Bagley Middle School

What district is Bagley Middle School in?

Murray County

What is the racial makeup of Bagley Middle School?

Students at Bagley Middle School are 73% White, 25% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Is Bagley Middle School a good school?

Bagley Middle School ranks 271^st of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bagley Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 466 students attended Bagley Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Bagley Middle School attend?

Students who attend Bagley Middle School usually go on to attend North Murray High School

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