Blackmon Road Middle School

Q: Is Blackmon Road Middle School a good school?

Blackmon Road Middle School ranks 193 rd of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Blackmon Road Middle School is a public middle school in Columbus, Georgia, serving 566 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Muscogee County School District, which is ranked 155 out of 203 districts in the state.

Blackmon Road Middle School consistently outperforms the Muscogee County and Georgia state averages in various academic assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 96.8% of the school's students were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to just 32.7% for Muscogee County and 44% for the state. The school also has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 20% of Georgia middle schools in recent years, earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Despite serving a population with a higher socioeconomic need, with 34.53% to 48.59% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school's academic performance stands out compared to nearby middle schools like Baker Middle School and Rothschild Leadership Academy School, which have significantly lower proficiency rates.

Blackmon Road Middle School's investment in its educational programs is evident in its increased spending per student, from $8,248 in 2016-2017 to $9,476 in 2018-2019. Additionally, the school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14 to 15.5 students per teacher in recent years, suggesting a focus on providing more individualized attention to its students. These factors, combined with the school's strong academic performance, make Blackmon Road Middle School a standout within the Muscogee County School District.

Detail:

Public 6-8

7251 Blackmon Rd
Columbus, GA 31909

(706) 565-2998

District: Muscogee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
193^rd of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Students who attend Blackmon Road Middle School usually attend:

High:

Shaw High School

Feeder schools for Blackmon Road Middle School:

Elementary:

Eagle Ridge Academy

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 566

Racial breakdown:

African American:

38.7%

White:

31.6%

Hispanic:

12.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.6%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.61. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Blackmon Road Middle School 193^rd of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Blackmon Road Middle School in the ranking list.)

Muscogee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Muscogee County 155^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Blackmon Road Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	75.00	80^th	420	81.0%
2007	72.43	94^th	445	78.9%
2008	73.49	102^nd	462	77.9%
2009	74.25	93^rd	466	80.0%
2010	71.17	119^th	494	75.9%
2011	75.44	104^th	504	79.4%
2012	70.46	136^th	508	73.2%
2013	78.14	71^st	527	86.5%
2014	77.26	79^th	521	84.8%
2015	88.04	52^nd	537	90.3%
2016	80.50	86^th	545	84.2%
2017	82.49	76^th	539	85.9%
2018	79.24	101^st	543	81.4%
2019	84.13	77^th	559	86.2%
2021	66.97	164^th	542	69.7%
2022	78.91	99^th	567	82.5%
2023	61.15	197^th	577	65.9%
2024	61.61	193^rd	588	67.2%

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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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by a parent
Monday, May 12, 2014

What a great school. My daughter attends here and we could not be happier. Don't homeschool your kids and have them miss out on the activities a school can provide. At least if your kid can go to this school. The Principle and teachers are second to none. Sports, Band, Honors, etc... Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, February 16, 2012

Two of my children attend there and the level of academics has been impressive. They are both coming from gifted programs in California, and they have continued to be challenged at BRMS. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Blackmon Road Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	419	429	28	37	1	n/a	n/a	0	914
1996	419	429	28	37	1	n/a	n/a	0	914
1997	438	453	26	45	0	n/a	n/a	0	962
1998	416	486	19	40	1	n/a	n/a	0	962
1999	411	524	10	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	951
2000	351	380	12	22	2	n/a	n/a	0	767
2001	529	211	17	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	783
2002	527	238	21	25	3	n/a	n/a	0	814
2003	527	238	21	25	3	n/a	n/a	0	814
2004	571	247	24	30	1	n/a	n/a	0	873
2005	531	264	27	35	1	n/a	n/a	34	892
2006	571	258	28	39	1	n/a	n/a	48	945
2007	565	300	34	37	0	n/a	n/a	53	989
2008	411	262	40	35	2	n/a	n/a	39	789
2009	408	282	47	32	1	n/a	n/a	41	811
2010	415	285	63	0	1	0	73	0	837
2011	422	262	65	52	0	0	26	0	827
2012	395	294	76	59	0	0	34	0	858
2013	351	236	80	56	0	1	33	0	757
2014	290	180	62	49	0	2	33	0	616
2015	304	166	63	48	2	2	21	0	606
2016	303	161	62	55	1	0	19	0	601
2017	312	181	80	58	1	1	27	0	660
2018	293	178	80	60	1	2	28	0	642
2019	257	186	86	64	2	1	36	0	632
2020	259	220	85	64	3	2	35	0	668
2021	239	206	75	78	1	3	41	0	643
2022	209	194	72	66	1	2	40	0	584
2023	179	219	54	71	1	2	40	0	566

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 Blackmon Road Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	914	50.0	18.3	22.8
1996	914	50.0	18.3	22.8
1997	962	54.1	17.8	38.1
1998	962	55.5	17.3	39
1999	951	60.1	15.8	37.2
2000	767	48.8	15.7	30.4
2001	783	48.2	16.2	21.5
2002	814	51.1	15.9	24.4
2003	814	51.1	15.9	24.4
2004	873	53.4	16.3	22.3
2005	892	53.5	16.7	23.1
2006	945	53.2	17.8	31.3
2007	989	56.9	17.4	29.9
2008	789	55.1	14.3	30.3
2009	811	55.2	14.7	33.2
2010	837	55.8	15.0	33.3
2011	827	57.0	14.5	30.1
2012	858	56.1	15.2	37.4
2013	757	55.3	13.6	32.9
2014	616	50.6	12.1	30
2015	606	42.0	14.4	32
2016	601	37.0	16.2	34.4
2017	660	38.6	17.0	40.6
2018	642	38.1	16.8	38.8
2019	632	39.4	16.0	39.9
2020	668	38.2	17.4	37.6
2021	643	41.4	15.5	34.5
2022	584	40.8	14.3	n/a
2023	566	40.3	14.0	48.6

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 Blackmon Road Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	914	50.0	18.3	22.8
1996	914	50.0	18.3	22.8
1997	962	54.1	17.8	38.1
1998	962	55.5	17.3	39
1999	951	60.1	15.8	37.2
2000	767	48.8	15.7	30.4
2001	783	48.2	16.2	21.5
2002	814	51.1	15.9	24.4
2003	814	51.1	15.9	24.4
2004	873	53.4	16.3	22.3
2005	892	53.5	16.7	23.1
2006	945	53.2	17.8	31.3
2007	989	56.9	17.4	29.9
2008	789	55.1	14.3	30.3
2009	811	55.2	14.7	33.2
2010	837	55.8	15.0	33.3
2011	827	57.0	14.5	30.1
2012	858	56.1	15.2	37.4
2013	757	55.3	13.6	32.9
2014	616	50.6	12.1	30
2015	606	42.0	14.4	32
2016	601	37.0	16.2	34.4
2017	660	38.6	17.0	40.6
2018	642	38.1	16.8	38.8
2019	632	39.4	16.0	39.9
2020	668	38.2	17.4	37.6
2021	643	41.4	15.5	34.5
2022	584	40.8	14.3	n/a
2023	566	40.3	14.0	48.6

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 Blackmon Road Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$344 (4.2%)	$7,904 (95.8%)	$8,248
2018	$301 (3.4%)	$8,521 (96.6%)	$8,822
2019	$336 (3.5%)	$9,140 (96.5%)	$9,476

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blackmon Road Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 77^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 197^th of 577 Middle schools	20.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Blackmon Road Middle School)	67.3	31.8	35.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)	38.8	27.3	11.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Blackmon Road Middle School)	50.2	23.2	27%
6th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)	27.1	14.9	12.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Blackmon Road Middle School)	52.5	45.5	7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)	31.4	27	4.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Blackmon Road Middle School)	63.8	38.2	25.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)	30.5	20.4	10.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Blackmon Road Middle School)	65.9	47.4	18.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)	41.9	31	10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Blackmon Road Middle School)	58.2	46.3	11.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)	29	22.5	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Blackmon Road Middle School)	37.6	28.1	9.5%
8th Grade Science (Muscogee County)	22	17.4	4.6%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Blackmon Road Middle School)	58	52	6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Muscogee County)	32.7	24.8	7.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Blackmon Road Middle School)	100	94.4	5.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Muscogee County)	29	21.4	7.6%
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	632	566	10.4%
African American	186	219	17.7%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	86	54	37.2%
Hispanic	64	71	10.9%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	257	179	30.4%
Two or More Races	36	40	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.9%	48.6%	8.7%

Schools Near Blackmon Road 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
Blackmon Road Middle School	Public	6-8	7251 Blackmon Rd	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 565-2998	566	40	14.0	48.6%	179 (31.6%)	219 (38.7%)	71 (12.5%)	54 (9.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	40 (7.1%)	61.6	193^rd of 588 public middle schools	67.2%		61.2	197^th of 577 public middle schools	65.9%	4	96.8	38.4	34.5	57.4	33.3	25.1	53.0	37.6	48.6	$9,476	$336	$9,140
Midland Middle School	Public	6-8	6990 Warm Springs Rd	Midland	31820	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3673	441	36	12.4	96.6%	79 (17.9%)	269 (61.0%)	47 (10.7%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (9.3%)	27.5	424^th of 588 public middle schools	27.9%		26	430^th of 577 public middle schools	25.5%	6	86.4	20.9	25.9	29.4	16.9	17.7	31.9	14.5	30.2	$11,048	$952	$10,096
Veterans Memorial Middle School	Public	6-8	2008 Old Guard Rd	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 748-3203	648	39	16.8	47.4%	221 (34.1%)	220 (34.0%)	114 (17.6%)	32 (4.9%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	57 (8.8%)	39.3	346^th of 588 public middle schools	41.2%		44.4	299^th of 577 public middle schools	48.2%	47	91.3	32.3	33.2	41.2	15.7	26.9	35.1	22.4	30.7	$8,967	$376	$8,590
Aaron Cohn Middle School	Public	6-8	7352 Garrett Rd	Midland	31820	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 569-3801	524	33	16.0	32.4%	162 (30.9%)	231 (44.1%)	58 (11.1%)	14 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (11.3%)	66.9	166^th of 588 public middle schools	71.8%		78	108^th of 577 public middle schools	81.3%	58	90.0	47.5	55.4	52.7	29.8	49.1	45.6	26.4	41.8	$8,841	$290	$8,551
Fort Middle School	Public	6-8	2900 Woodruff Farm Rd	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3740	511	32	15.9	96.7%	24 (4.7%)	416 (81.4%)	42 (8.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.5%)	13.2	531^st of 588 public middle schools	9.7%		11.4	543^rd of 577 public middle schools	5.9%	12	31.3	18.1	19.3	23.9	2.8	6.8	19.4	7.8	11.5	$8,663	$719	$7,944
Arnold Middle School	Public	6-8	2011 51st St	Columbus	31904	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 748-2436	645	38	16.9	96.6%	114 (17.7%)	312 (48.4%)	174 (27.0%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (5.7%)	13.2	532^nd of 588 public middle schools	9.5%		14.4	518^th of 577 public middle schools	10.2%	14		19.1	20.4	21.9	8.6	8.5	4.5	7.1	15.4	$9,246	$510	$8,736
Double Churches Middle School	Public	6-8	7611 Whitesville Rd	Columbus	31904	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 748-2678	413	31	13.1	96.6%	95 (23.0%)	250 (60.5%)	33 (8.0%)	8 (1.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.1%)	22.4	459^th of 588 public middle schools	21.9%		20.4	461^st of 577 public middle schools	20.1%	2	42.9	22.6	20.0	36.8	7.9	9.5	29.4	9.3	25.7	$10,154	$793	$9,361
Richards Middle School	Public	6-8	2892 Edgewood Rd	Columbus	31906	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3697	819	47	17.6	96.6%	188 (23.0%)	420 (51.3%)	79 (9.6%)	74 (9.0%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	53 (6.5%)	71.8	140^th of 588 public middle schools	76.2%		71.6	138^th of 577 public middle schools	76.1%	2	100.0	52.8	55.0	52.2	34.0	46.6	49.4	41.1	39.7	$8,870	$514	$8,355
Rothschild Leadership Academy School	Public	6-8	1136 Hunt Ave	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3709	515	33	15.8	96.5%	16 (3.1%)	444 (86.2%)	24 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.6%)	7.5	571^st of 588 public middle schools	2.9%		7.3	564^th of 577 public middle schools	2.3%	7	10.5	11.5	8.4	15.9	1.1	3.1	6.0	5.3	9.3	$10,134	$851	$9,283
East Columbus Magnet Academy	Public, Magnet	6-8	6100 Georgetown Dr	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(706) 565-3026	473	32	14.7	96.6%	13 (2.7%)	401 (84.8%)	29 (6.1%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.5%)	15.4	513^th of 588 public middle schools	12.8%		13	531^st of 577 public middle schools	8.0%	18	18.2	23.1	21.2	23.9	6.2	13.1	10.6	5.9	18.4	$10,203	$794	$9,409

Frequently Asked Questions about Blackmon Road Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Blackmon Road Middle School?

Students at Blackmon Road Middle School are 39% African American, 32% White, 13% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Blackmon Road Middle School attend?

Students who attend Blackmon Road Middle School usually go on to attend Shaw High School

What district is Blackmon Road Middle School in?

Muscogee County

Is Blackmon Road Middle School a good school?

Blackmon Road Middle School ranks 193^rd of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Blackmon Road Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 566 students attended Blackmon Road Middle School.

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