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.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Newton County
SchoolDigger Rank:
503rd of 588 Georgia Middle Schools
Students who attend Clements Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Clements Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 18.7
Number of students: 754
Racial breakdown:
African American:
79.0%
Hispanic:
11.3%
White:
5.7%
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Two or more races:
3.1%
Asian:
0.7%
American Indian:
0.1%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85%
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