Clements Middle School

Summary:

Clements Middle School is a public middle school located in Covington, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 754 students. The school is part of the Newton County School District, which is ranked 157 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Clements Middle School has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Georgia middle schools, ranking 503 out of 588 in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clements Middle School's test scores are significantly lower than the state and county averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 19.4% of 6th graders, 13.2% of 7th graders, and 26% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 41.6%, 39.8%, and 44.7%, respectively. The school's performance in mathematics is also concerning, with only 14% of 6th graders, 11.6% of 7th graders, and 22.6% of 8th graders achieving proficiency, compared to the state averages of 34.7%, 37.6%, and 43.7%. Additionally, Clements Middle School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 85.01% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state and county averages.

When comparing Clements Middle School to the nearby middle schools, such as Veterans Memorial Middle School, which is located just 3 miles away, it becomes clear that Clements is underperforming. Veterans Memorial Middle School outperformed Clements in all subject areas and grade levels, with significantly higher proficiency rates. However, one bright spot for Clements Middle School is its performance in Algebra I, where 73.9% of students were proficient or better in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the state and county averages. Despite this, Clements Middle School's overall performance has been declining over the past several years, indicating that the school may be facing significant challenges in improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 66 Jack Neely Rd
       Covington, GA  30016


(770) 784-2934

District: Newton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
503rd of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Clements Middle School usually attend:

High:    Newton High School

Feeder schools for Clements Middle School:

Elementary:    Live Oak Elementary
    Porterdale Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.7 Help
Number of students:  754

Racial breakdown:

African American:
79.0%
Hispanic:
11.3%
White:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85% Help


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Compare Details Clements Middle School ranks worse than 85.5% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.76. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Clements Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Clements Middle School 503rd of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Clements Middle School in the ranking list.)

Newton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Newton County 157th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clements Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 34.52 379th 504 24.8%
2012 41.63 357th 508 29.7%
2013 53.96 282nd 527 46.5%
2014 39.46 378th 521 27.4%
2015 32.24 373rd 537 30.5%
2016 30.44 391st 545 28.3%
2017 24.88 421st 539 21.9%
2018 29.25 399th 543 26.5%
2019 23.25 443rd 559 20.8%
2021 11.87 488th 542 10.0%
2022 21.46 448th 567 21.0%
2023 16.40 496th 577 14.0%
2024 16.76 503rd 588 14.5%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Clements Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a student
Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Open Quote Horrible school all the kids want to do is fight all the time Close Quote



Enrollment information for Clements Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 107 289 3 6 1 0 19 0 425
2011 66 550 3 56 0 0 26 0 701
2012 54 604 2 51 1 0 32 0 744
2013 47 557 3 53 1 0 22 0 683
2014 53 595 4 48 1 2 25 0 728
2015 55 610 5 56 0 5 17 0 748
2016 51 582 6 59 0 3 20 0 721
2017 48 615 6 70 0 1 30 0 770
2018 48 630 6 77 2 1 30 0 794
2019 40 684 3 86 3 3 34 0 853
2020 44 719 5 90 1 1 29 0 889
2021 42 687 6 102 0 2 23 0 862
2022 47 629 4 91 0 1 24 0 796
2023 43 596 5 85 1 1 23 0 754

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 Clements Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 425 28.9 14.7 50.4
2011 701 48.0 14.6 80.3
2012 744 49.9 14.9 84.4
2013 683 52.6 12.9 84
2014 728 49.9 14.5 85
2015 748 48.0 15.5 86.5
2016 721 48.0 15.0 85.4
2017 770 52.7 14.6 87.1
2018 794 49.7 15.9 84
2019 853 51.0 16.7 81.5
2020 889 49.2 18.0 76.4
2021 862 53.3 16.1 73.5
2022 796 48.4 16.4 n/a
2023 754 40.3 18.7 85

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 Clements Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 425 28.9 14.7 50.4
2011 701 48.0 14.6 80.3
2012 744 49.9 14.9 84.4
2013 683 52.6 12.9 84
2014 728 49.9 14.5 85
2015 748 48.0 15.5 86.5
2016 721 48.0 15.0 85.4
2017 770 52.7 14.6 87.1
2018 794 49.7 15.9 84
2019 853 51.0 16.7 81.5
2020 889 49.2 18.0 76.4
2021 862 53.3 16.1 73.5
2022 796 48.4 16.4 n/a
2023 754 40.3 18.7 85

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 Clements Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $651 (7.8%) $7,704 (92.2%) $8,354
2018 $814 (9.6%) $7,687 (90.4%) $8,501
2019 $803 (9.5%) $7,625 (90.5%) $8,428

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Clements 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 443rd of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 496th of 577 Middle schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clements Middle School)3012.4
 17.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Newton County)33.424.8
 8.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Clements Middle School)16.55.8
 10.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Newton County)21.69.1
 12.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clements Middle School)19.724.1
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Newton County)26.325.6
 0.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clements Middle School)22.59.6
 12.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Newton County)30.215.3
 14.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clements Middle School)32.726.1
 6.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Newton County)3528.5
 6.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clements Middle School)24.27.9
 16.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Newton County)26.912.5
 14.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Clements Middle School)18.811.5
 7.3%
   8th Grade Science (Newton County)23.514
 9.5%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Clements Middle School)24.715.2
 9.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Newton County)28.617.5
 11.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students853754
 11.6%
African American684596
 12.9%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic8685
 1.2%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White4043
 7.5%
Two or More Races3423
 32.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.5%85%
 3.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Clements Middle School

Clements Middle School ranks in the bottom 14.5% of Georgia middle schools.

Students who attend Clements Middle School usually go on to attend Newton High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 754 students attended Clements Middle School.

Students at Clements Middle School are 79% African American, 11% Hispanic, 6% White, 3% Two or more races.


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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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