Double Churches Middle School

Summary:

Double Churches Middle School is a public middle school in Columbus, Georgia, serving 413 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 and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Unfortunately, Double Churches Middle School has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Georgia middle schools, with a 1-star rating as well.

Academically, Double Churches Middle School significantly underperforms compared to the Muscogee County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were much lower than the county and state in English Language Arts (22.6% vs. 27.7% and 41.6%), Mathematics (7.9% vs. 15.6% and 34.7%), and Science (9.3% vs. 16.9% and 25.6%). Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 96.53% to 96.61% over the past 3 years, which is much higher than the county and state averages.

When comparing Double Churches Middle School to nearby middle schools in the Muscogee County district, it is clear that the school is significantly underperforming. For example, Aaron Cohn Middle School, just 8.73 miles away, has consistently outperformed Double Churches Middle School on the Milestones Assessments, with proficiency rates that are 20-30 percentage points higher in many subject areas. While Double Churches Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the higher per-student spending suggests that there may be opportunities to implement targeted interventions and support programs to address the specific needs of the student population and improve academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 7611 Whitesville Rd
       Columbus, GA  31904


(706) 748-2678

District: Muscogee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
459th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Double Churches Middle School usually attend:

High:    Northside High School

Feeder schools for Double Churches Middle School:

Elementary:    Fox Elementary School
    River Road Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  413

Racial breakdown:

African American:
60.5%
White:
23.0%
Hispanic:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.6% Help


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Compare Details Double Churches Middle School ranks worse than 78.1% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.42. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Double Churches Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Double Churches Middle School 459th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Double Churches 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 Double Churches Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 46.64 259th 420 38.3%
2007 46.63 281st 445 36.9%
2008 28.69 381st 462 17.5%
2009 29.95 384th 466 17.6%
2010 18.82 438th 494 11.3%
2011 22.29 440th 504 12.7%
2012 28.25 419th 508 17.5%
2013 34.24 401st 527 23.9%
2014 45.43 344th 521 34.0%
2015 34.69 357th 537 33.5%
2016 39.72 336th 545 38.3%
2017 28.39 398th 539 26.2%
2018 25.47 423rd 543 22.1%
2019 22.45 445th 559 20.4%
2021 13.85 476th 542 12.2%
2022 16.54 476th 567 16.0%
2023 20.40 461st 577 20.1%
2024 22.42 459th 588 21.9%
See the entire list of Georgia Middle School Rankings!

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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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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by a parent
Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Open Quote Since they changed almost the entire administration staff this year, transferred in hundreds of new students from other school zones and made DCMS a title one school. Very disappointed. My children say the new principal is discriminatory, and stands in the halls screaming at kids when others are trying to get his help. Classrooms are overfilled. already were before they made this change, and ser up an entire hall for special needs children yet say they are trying to teach them to assimilate in with other students, they dont have classes with them, lunches with then and are never in the hall with them. Most of the Office staff acts like they are doing you a favor by being there, look annoyed when you need something. Daughter got in school suspension for walking around some other students and an orange cone when those students had dropped something and were picking it up. Changed my sons schedule second half of year without even telling him and no one reached out to me when he hadnt attended the new class for 2 months, and the old class never told him he wasnt on his roster either. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Open Quote Mr. Fitts is a wonderful principal. My son had great, supportive and encouraging teachers. This school has been under-ranked for a long time, but it is a hidden gem. Mr. Fitts and the teachers know my student (and me) by name and are friendly, hard working, and willing to help in any capacity to ensure these kids find success. My son blossomed here and I'm looking forward to my younger son starting Dbl Churches this fall. You'll hear nothing but praise from me. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Open Quote Mr. Fitts is a great Principal. This school has been great for our child!!!! It is well run, organized and the staff are available to parents. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Double Churches Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 484 189 12 10 0 n/a n/a 0 695
2002 580 227 16 12 0 n/a n/a 0 835
2003 580 227 16 12 0 n/a n/a 0 835
2004 558 252 21 23 0 n/a n/a 0 854
2005 545 290 14 26 0 n/a n/a 24 899
2006 512 296 7 27 2 n/a n/a 26 870
2007 461 267 5 28 2 n/a n/a 35 798
2008 287 234 4 15 1 n/a n/a 16 557
2009 252 230 5 25 1 n/a n/a 24 537
2010 219 220 6 0 0 0 38 0 483
2011 198 190 7 29 0 0 23 0 447
2012 164 218 4 27 0 1 31 0 445
2013 166 201 9 30 1 2 33 0 442
2014 165 224 9 30 0 1 32 0 461
2015 163 239 12 22 0 1 33 0 470
2016 175 220 10 25 0 0 26 0 456
2017 183 210 10 30 0 2 21 0 456
2018 178 201 10 37 0 4 21 0 451
2019 196 265 12 30 3 1 38 0 545
2020 197 273 5 29 3 2 30 0 539
2021 162 249 5 42 0 0 32 0 490
2022 123 229 7 40 2 0 34 0 435
2023 95 250 8 33 2 0 25 0 413

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 Double Churches Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 695 40.7 17.1 38.4
2002 835 48.8 17.1 35.2
2003 835 48.8 17.1 35.2
2004 854 48.3 17.7 33.5
2005 899 51.2 17.6 37.5
2006 870 53.3 16.3 43.5
2007 798 54.1 14.8 51.6
2008 557 42.9 13.0 18.5
2009 537 43.7 12.3 60
2010 483 37.6 12.8 58.8
2011 447 35.3 12.6 61.5
2012 445 38.0 11.7 61.3
2013 442 37.5 11.7 68.6
2014 461 35.2 13.0 70.9
2015 470 32.0 14.6 68.5
2016 456 33.0 13.8 65.6
2017 456 32.5 14.0 100
2018 451 35.0 12.8 94.5
2019 545 35.0 15.5 94.5
2020 539 37.0 14.5 91.8
2021 490 35.5 13.8 96.5
2022 435 32.5 13.3 n/a
2023 413 31.3 13.1 96.6

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 Double Churches Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 695 40.7 17.1 38.4
2002 835 48.8 17.1 35.2
2003 835 48.8 17.1 35.2
2004 854 48.3 17.7 33.5
2005 899 51.2 17.6 37.5
2006 870 53.3 16.3 43.5
2007 798 54.1 14.8 51.6
2008 557 42.9 13.0 18.5
2009 537 43.7 12.3 60
2010 483 37.6 12.8 58.8
2011 447 35.3 12.6 61.5
2012 445 38.0 11.7 61.3
2013 442 37.5 11.7 68.6
2014 461 35.2 13.0 70.9
2015 470 32.0 14.6 68.5
2016 456 33.0 13.8 65.6
2017 456 32.5 14.0 100
2018 451 35.0 12.8 94.5
2019 545 35.0 15.5 94.5
2020 539 37.0 14.5 91.8
2021 490 35.5 13.8 96.5
2022 435 32.5 13.3 n/a
2023 413 31.3 13.1 96.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Double Churches Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $866 (8.5%) $9,319 (91.5%) $10,186
2018 $1,105 (9.7%) $10,311 (90.3%) $11,417
2019 $793 (7.8%) $9,361 (92.2%) $10,154

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Double Churches Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 445th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 461st of 577 Middle schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Double Churches Middle School)32.222.6
 9.6%
   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 (Double Churches Middle School)20.34.9
 15.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)27.114.9
 12.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Double Churches Middle School)2829.4
 1.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)31.427
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Double Churches Middle School)18.116.8
 1.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)30.520.4
 10.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Double Churches Middle School)36.129.4
 6.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)41.931
 10.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Double Churches Middle School)13.211.8
 1.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)2922.5
 6.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Double Churches Middle School)12.58.4
 4.1%
   8th Grade Science (Muscogee County)2217.4
 4.6%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Double Churches Middle School)18.511.7
 6.8%
   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 (Double Churches Middle School)53.610.3
 43.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Muscogee County)2921.4
 7.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students545413
 24.2%
African American265250
 5.7%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian128
 33.3%
Hispanic3033
 10%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White19695
 51.5%
Two or More Races3825
 34.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.5%96.6%
 2.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Double Churches Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 413 students attended Double Churches Middle School.

Students at Double Churches Middle School are 61% African American, 23% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Double Churches Middle School usually go on to attend Northside High School

Double Churches Middle School ranks in the bottom 21.9% 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.

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