Veterans Memorial Middle School

Summary:

Veterans Memorial Middle School is a public middle school in Columbus, Georgia, serving 648 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Muscogee County School District, which is ranked 155 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Veterans Memorial Middle School consistently outperforms the Muscogee County and Georgia state averages in Milestones Assessment/Algebra I, with proficiency rates ranging from 87% to 100% over the past few years, compared to 21.4-38.7% for Muscogee County and 30.2-44% for Georgia. However, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies are generally higher than the district averages but still lag behind the state averages. The school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 16.8 to 18.3, and its spending per student has been consistent, ranging from $8,217 to $8,974 over the past few years.

Compared to nearby schools, Richards Middle School and Aaron Cohn Middle School stand out as the highest-performing, with significantly higher proficiency rates in most subject areas. In contrast, Rothschild Leadership Academy School, East Columbus Magnet Academy, and Fort Middle School have lower proficiency rates than Veterans Memorial Middle School. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 37.67% to 47.38%, which may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2008 Old Guard Rd
       Columbus, GA  31909


(706) 748-3203

District: Muscogee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
346th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Veterans Memorial Middle School usually attend:

High:    Northside High School

Feeder schools for Veterans Memorial Middle School:

Elementary:    Blanchard Elementary School
    North Columbus Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  648

Racial breakdown:

White:
34.1%
African American:
34.0%
Hispanic:
17.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Veterans Memorial Middle School ranks worse than 58.8% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.28. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Veterans Memorial Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Veterans Memorial Middle School 346th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Veterans Memorial 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 Veterans Memorial Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 68.83 130th 462 71.9%
2009 66.07 150th 466 67.8%
2010 55.27 237th 494 52.0%
2011 64.93 181st 504 64.1%
2012 60.55 218th 508 57.1%
2013 67.38 168th 527 68.1%
2014 62.48 205th 521 60.7%
2015 67.82 141st 537 73.7%
2016 62.58 169th 545 69.0%
2017 67.29 153rd 539 71.6%
2018 75.76 115th 543 78.8%
2019 70.73 152nd 559 72.8%
2021 56.59 216th 542 60.1%
2022 55.96 219th 567 61.4%
2023 44.43 299th 577 48.2%
2024 39.28 346th 588 41.2%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Open Quote I rated the school average based on the lack of communication between the school and parents. Yes, I understand these kids are high school bound but there are times when getting information out of them is like pulling teeth. Occasionally a robo-call comes but the lack of communication is a problem. Teachers are available via email and the ones we've had have replied quickly.

The dress code varies and girls have been referred to as "too cute" by the principal. The dress code for girls must be followed because they're just too cute that the boys can't help but look at them. In this day and age, I find this kind of comment frightening.

Overall, it's a decent school but there are some things that are dragging this school down. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Veterans Memorial Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 388 174 2 19 3 n/a n/a 36 622
2009 442 182 4 20 3 n/a n/a 29 680
2010 457 183 2 0 1 0 68 0 711
2011 440 172 8 44 1 0 30 0 695
2012 431 160 11 44 0 2 36 0 684
2013 402 149 15 42 1 1 27 0 637
2014 393 137 13 43 2 1 26 0 615
2015 374 156 18 51 2 3 23 0 627
2016 372 144 24 48 1 2 33 0 624
2017 364 164 23 52 0 2 31 0 636
2018 323 163 21 43 0 2 34 0 586
2019 298 198 21 55 1 3 37 0 613
2020 302 190 16 69 4 6 50 0 637
2021 286 215 17 84 2 2 47 0 653
2022 272 217 27 119 1 1 54 0 691
2023 221 220 32 114 2 2 57 0 648

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 Veterans Memorial Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 622 40.2 15.5 35.7
2009 680 46.0 14.8 30.7
2010 711 49.2 14.4 32.1
2011 695 49.0 14.1 33.2
2012 684 48.1 14.2 34.1
2013 637 48.8 13.0 35.8
2014 615 46.0 13.3 41.3
2015 627 38.0 16.5 42.4
2016 624 37.0 16.8 41.5
2017 636 38.1 16.6 43.4
2018 586 37.6 15.5 43.2
2019 613 36.6 16.7 48.9
2020 637 36.5 17.4 44.7
2021 653 35.5 18.3 37.7
2022 691 39.0 17.7 n/a
2023 648 38.5 16.8 47.4

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 Veterans Memorial Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 622 40.2 15.5 35.7
2009 680 46.0 14.8 30.7
2010 711 49.2 14.4 32.1
2011 695 49.0 14.1 33.2
2012 684 48.1 14.2 34.1
2013 637 48.8 13.0 35.8
2014 615 46.0 13.3 41.3
2015 627 38.0 16.5 42.4
2016 624 37.0 16.8 41.5
2017 636 38.1 16.6 43.4
2018 586 37.6 15.5 43.2
2019 613 36.6 16.7 48.9
2020 637 36.5 17.4 44.7
2021 653 35.5 18.3 37.7
2022 691 39.0 17.7 n/a
2023 648 38.5 16.8 47.4

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 Veterans Memorial Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $487 (5.9%) $7,730 (94.1%) $8,217
2018 $311 (3.5%) $8,663 (96.5%) $8,974
2019 $376 (4.2%) $8,590 (95.8%) $8,967

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Veterans Memorial Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 152nd of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 299th of 577 Middle schools
 24.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Veterans Memorial Middle School)47.431.4
 16%
   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 (Veterans Memorial Middle School)45.920.7
 25.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)27.114.9
 12.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Veterans Memorial Middle School)40.930.8
 10.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)31.427
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Veterans Memorial Middle School)5027.1
 22.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)30.520.4
 10.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Veterans Memorial Middle School)57.636.9
 20.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)41.931
 10.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Veterans Memorial Middle School)49.729.1
 20.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)2922.5
 6.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Veterans Memorial Middle School)3928.5
 10.5%
   8th Grade Science (Muscogee County)2217.4
 4.6%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Veterans Memorial Middle School)53.135.7
 17.4%
   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 (Veterans Memorial Middle School)96100
 4%
   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 Students613648
 5.7%
African American198220
 11.1%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian2132
 52.4%
Hispanic55114
 107.3%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White298221
 25.8%
Two or More Races3757
 54.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.9%47.4%
 1.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Veterans Memorial Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 648 students attended Veterans Memorial Middle School.

Students at Veterans Memorial Middle School are 34% White, 34% African American, 18% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Veterans Memorial Middle School ranks 346th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Veterans Memorial Middle School usually go on to attend Northside High 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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