Fort Middle School

Summary:

Fort Middle School is a public middle school located in Columbus, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 511 students. The school is part of the Muscogee County School District, which is ranked 155 out of 203 districts in Georgia and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Fort Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the Muscogee County and Georgia state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 31.3% of Fort Middle School students were proficient or better in the Milestones Assessment/Algebra I, compared to 32.7% in Muscogee County and 44% statewide. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 96.58% to 96.67% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Additionally, Fort Middle School has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.9 to 17.8 over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby schools, and its spending per student has fluctuated between $8,049 and $8,934 over the past few years, which is lower than the spending at some of the nearby schools.

When comparing Fort Middle School to the nearby schools in the Muscogee County School District, it becomes clear that Fort Middle School is one of the lowest-performing schools in the district. For example, Aaron Cohn Middle School and Blackmon Road Middle School significantly outperform Fort Middle School in academic achievement, with much higher proficiency rates in Milestones Assessments across all subject areas. Additionally, East Columbus Magnet Academy, a public magnet school within the Muscogee County School District, also outperforms Fort Middle School in academic achievement, despite serving a student population with a similarly high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2900 Woodruff Farm Rd
       Columbus, GA  31907


(706) 569-3740

District: Muscogee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
531st of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Feeder schools for Fort Middle School:

Elementary:    Forrest Road Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  511

Racial breakdown:

African American:
81.4%
Hispanic:
8.2%
Two or more races:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.7% Help


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Schooldigger Rankings:

Fort Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Fort Middle School 531st of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Fort Middle School in the ranking list.)

Muscogee County:

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

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Rank History for Fort Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 40.30 306th 420 27.1%
2007 34.82 339th 445 23.8%
2008 29.27 378th 462 18.2%
2009 26.93 401st 466 13.9%
2010 34.85 373rd 494 24.5%
2011 23.75 431st 504 14.5%
2012 25.08 431st 508 15.2%
2013 39.31 375th 527 28.8%
2014 43.71 353rd 521 32.2%
2015 22.01 426th 537 20.7%
2016 22.04 432nd 545 20.7%
2017 20.10 443rd 539 17.8%
2018 18.08 458th 543 15.7%
2019 20.18 460th 559 17.7%
2021 19.05 444th 542 18.1%
2022 12.31 516th 567 9.0%
2023 11.36 543rd 577 5.9%
2024 13.24 531st 588 9.7%
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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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by a teacher
Saturday, August 27, 2011

Open Quote Fort Middle School is now Fort Middle Service Learning Magnet Academy! Student are provided with an education that will not only help them pass the state standards but to become a servant leader in their future. The proud principal, Mrs. Coaxum and the proud assistanct principal, Ms. Collier are both excellent educational leaders. Close Quote


by a teacher
Monday, March 28, 2011

Open Quote Fort Middle School is an EXCELLENT SCHOOL. We have wonderful, intelligent, beautiful, well-rounded, highly educated students - great parents and a very supportive and involved community. The faculty and staff members are hard working, caring, smart, dedicated, and always willing to go the extra mile. We educate the total child. We are Fort Middle School, The Best Middle School in the World!!! I am so proud to be a Patriot!!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Fort Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 838 838
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 899 899
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 908 908
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 853 853
1994 446 353 13 26 5 n/a n/a 0 843
1995 340 281 18 37 0 n/a n/a 0 676
1996 340 281 18 37 0 n/a n/a 0 676
1997 369 279 19 32 0 n/a n/a 0 699
1998 377 301 15 28 1 n/a n/a 0 722
1999 342 290 8 29 0 n/a n/a 0 669
2000 280 321 11 26 1 n/a n/a 0 639
2001 221 324 7 23 1 n/a n/a 0 576
2002 189 362 8 21 0 n/a n/a 0 580
2003 189 362 8 21 0 n/a n/a 0 580
2004 143 406 9 15 1 n/a n/a 0 574
2005 129 449 12 13 0 n/a n/a 12 615
2006 106 407 8 19 1 n/a n/a 24 565
2007 88 355 7 22 0 n/a n/a 17 489
2008 68 421 5 19 0 n/a n/a 24 537
2009 54 406 6 23 0 n/a n/a 19 508
2010 64 411 3 0 0 1 45 0 524
2011 49 455 4 30 2 0 27 0 567
2012 40 465 6 24 1 1 28 0 565
2013 37 507 7 27 1 1 25 0 605
2014 37 491 4 20 0 2 28 0 582
2015 29 438 5 18 0 1 19 0 510
2016 31 440 2 22 0 2 26 0 523
2017 30 468 4 33 0 1 30 0 566
2018 25 454 1 40 0 1 23 0 544
2019 30 519 1 29 1 1 28 0 609
2020 42 558 0 30 0 2 32 0 664
2021 38 531 1 47 1 3 38 0 659
2022 46 425 1 52 0 1 32 0 557
2023 24 416 1 42 0 0 28 0 511

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fort Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 838 45.0 18.6 18.1
1991 899 45.0 19.9 16.5
1992 908 46.0 19.7 20.9
1993 853 50.0 17.1 25.3
1994 843 57.8 14.6 28
1995 676 41.0 16.5 27.5
1996 676 41.0 16.5 27.5
1997 699 43.8 16.0 38.9
1998 722 45.4 15.9 50
1999 669 49.2 13.6 42
2000 639 43.6 14.7 46.5
2001 576 40.6 14.2 50.9
2002 580 41.8 13.9 62.1
2003 580 41.8 13.9 62.1
2004 574 41.3 13.9 63.9
2005 615 42.8 14.4 61.9
2006 565 42.7 13.2 73.4
2007 489 37.1 13.2 75.4
2008 537 38.9 13.8 85
2009 508 38.3 13.3 76.9
2010 524 42.0 12.4 78.4
2011 567 41.5 13.6 82
2012 565 41.0 13.7 81.8
2013 605 41.8 14.4 82.1
2014 582 38.4 15.1 86.4
2015 510 31.0 16.4 85.3
2016 523 31.0 16.8 89.3
2017 566 31.8 17.7 100
2018 544 31.9 17.0 94.5
2019 609 35.0 17.4 94.4
2020 664 36.1 18.3 91.9
2021 659 36.9 17.8 96.7
2022 557 32.4 17.1 n/a
2023 511 32.1 15.9 96.7

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 Fort Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 838 45.0 18.6 18.1
1991 899 45.0 19.9 16.5
1992 908 46.0 19.7 20.9
1993 853 50.0 17.1 25.3
1994 843 57.8 14.6 28
1995 676 41.0 16.5 27.5
1996 676 41.0 16.5 27.5
1997 699 43.8 16.0 38.9
1998 722 45.4 15.9 50
1999 669 49.2 13.6 42
2000 639 43.6 14.7 46.5
2001 576 40.6 14.2 50.9
2002 580 41.8 13.9 62.1
2003 580 41.8 13.9 62.1
2004 574 41.3 13.9 63.9
2005 615 42.8 14.4 61.9
2006 565 42.7 13.2 73.4
2007 489 37.1 13.2 75.4
2008 537 38.9 13.8 85
2009 508 38.3 13.3 76.9
2010 524 42.0 12.4 78.4
2011 567 41.5 13.6 82
2012 565 41.0 13.7 81.8
2013 605 41.8 14.4 82.1
2014 582 38.4 15.1 86.4
2015 510 31.0 16.4 85.3
2016 523 31.0 16.8 89.3
2017 566 31.8 17.7 100
2018 544 31.9 17.0 94.5
2019 609 35.0 17.4 94.4
2020 664 36.1 18.3 91.9
2021 659 36.9 17.8 96.7
2022 557 32.4 17.1 n/a
2023 511 32.1 15.9 96.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fort Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $581 (7.2%) $7,468 (92.8%) $8,049
2018 $806 (9.0%) $8,128 (91.0%) $8,934
2019 $719 (8.3%) $7,944 (91.7%) $8,663

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fort Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 460th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 543rd of 577 Middle schools
 11.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Middle School)37.618.6
 19%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)38.827.3
 11.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fort Middle School)153
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)27.114.9
 12.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Middle School)22.19.8
 12.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)31.427
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fort Middle School)18.92.3
 16.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)30.520.4
 10.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Middle School)31.417.5
 13.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)41.931
 10.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fort Middle School)8.28.3
 0.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)2922.5
 6.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Fort Middle School)8.87.1
 1.7%
   8th Grade Science (Muscogee County)2217.4
 4.6%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Fort Middle School)20.611.8
 8.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Muscogee County)32.724.8
 7.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Fort Middle School)25.54.3
 21.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Muscogee County)2922.9
 6.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.138.7
 2.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students609511
 16.1%
African American519416
 19.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic2942
 44.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White3024
 20%
Two or More Races2828
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.4%96.7%
 2.3%


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Students at Fort Middle School are 81% African American, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% White.

Fort Middle School ranks in the bottom 9.7% of Georgia middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 511 students attended Fort 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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