Dove Creek Middle School

Summary:

Dove Creek Middle School is a high-performing public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Statham, Georgia, part of the Oconee County School District, which is ranked 2nd out of 203 school districts in the state and rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Dove Creek Middle School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 100% of students proficient or better in Algebra I End of Course exams, compared to 86.6% in the Oconee County district and 44% statewide. In English Language Arts and Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates across grades 6-8 range from 67.9% to 72.5% and 71.8% to 80.2%, respectively, outperforming both the Oconee County district and the state of Georgia. The school's 8th grade Social Studies proficiency rate of 79.1% is also significantly higher than the district and state averages.

Dove Creek Middle School's proximity to other high-performing middle schools in the Oconee County district, such as Oconee County Middle School and Malcom Bridge Middle School, suggests that the district as a whole is delivering exceptional educational outcomes for its students. While the specific factors contributing to Dove Creek's success are not detailed, the school's consistently strong academic performance across multiple subject areas indicates that it is providing a high-quality education and effectively preparing its students for future success.

Detail:

Public 6-8

7915 Hog Mountain Rd
Statham, GA 30666

(706) 310-2017

District: Oconee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
19^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 487

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.5%

Hispanic:

6.2%

Asian:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dove Creek Middle School ranks better than 96.8% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.87. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Dove Creek Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Dove Creek Middle School 19^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Dove Creek Middle School in the ranking list.)

Oconee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Oconee County 2^nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	96.87	19^th	588	96.8%

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Enrollment information for Dove Creek Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2024	397	18	21	30	0	0	21	0	487

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 Dove Creek Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	487	32.3	15.0	14.2

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 Dove Creek Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	487	32.3	15.0	14.2

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.

Schools Near Dove Creek Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dove Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	7915 Hog Mountain Rd	Statham	30666	Barrow County	Oconee County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(706) 310-2017	487	32	15.0	14.2%	397 (81.5%)	18 (3.7%)	30 (6.2%)	21 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.3%)	96.9	19^th of 588 public middle schools	96.8%					(n/a)	100.0	67.9	71.2	72.5	80.2	71.8	77.1		79.1
Bear Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	228 Jefferson St	Statham	30666	Barrow County	Barrow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 867-2116	742	55	13.4	64.3%	368 (49.6%)	106 (14.3%)	195 (26.3%)	25 (3.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (6.3%)	43	319^th of 588 public middle schools	45.7%		44.2	300^th of 577 public middle schools	48.0%	19	77.5	33.6	35.0	38.2	18.5	34.5	40.1	24.4	31.5	$9,204	$528	$8,676
Malcom Bridge Middle School	Public	6-8	2500 Malcom Bridge Rd	Bogart	30622	Oconee County	Oconee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 310-1992	573	44	12.9	19.4%	412 (71.9%)	21 (3.7%)	49 (8.6%)	67 (11.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (3.8%)	98.3	11^th of 588 public middle schools	98.1%		97.1	17^th of 577 public middle schools	97.1%	6	100.0	73.4	75.5	79.6	71.0	76.8	85.3		85.7	$7,712	$139	$7,573
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School	Public	6-8	1600 Tallassee Rd	Athens	30606	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 548-7208	718	60	11.9	77.2%	108 (15.0%)	301 (41.9%)	271 (37.7%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.0%)	39.3	345^th of 588 public middle schools	41.3%		43.4	306^th of 577 public middle schools	47.0%	39	94.1	27.0	30.7	36.9	26.2	33.2	34.7		31.2	$10,345	$1,086	$9,259
Carver Middle School	Public	6-8	1095 Good Hope Rd	Monroe	30655	Walton County	Walton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 267-6000	853	56	15.3	70.0%	400 (46.9%)	301 (35.3%)	78 (9.1%)	21 (2.5%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.4%)	48 (5.6%)	41.3	326^th of 588 public middle schools	44.6%		41.2	326^th of 577 public middle schools	43.5%			34.1	30.1	29.3	28.4	33.2	37.4	29.8	23.1	$9,226	$783	$8,443
Russell Middle School	Public	6-8	364 W Candler St	Winder	30680	Barrow County	Barrow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 867-8181	988	63	15.5	61.9%	484 (49.0%)	119 (12.0%)	259 (26.2%)	62 (6.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (6.3%)	54.2	250^th of 588 public middle schools	57.5%		47.2	281^st of 577 public middle schools	51.3%	31	65.2	40.3	35.1	47.6	26.0	32.4	41.9	32.4	40.8	$8,241	$458	$7,783
Oconee County Middle School	Public	6-8	1101 Mars Hill Rd	Watkinsville	30677	Oconee County	Oconee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 769-3575	891	60	14.8	24.0%	731 (82.0%)	38 (4.3%)	56 (6.3%)	28 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (4.3%)	95.5	31^st of 588 public middle schools	94.7%		96	26^th of 577 public middle schools	95.5%	5	100.0	69.3	69.7	69.9	63.8	76.3	72.2		68.4	$7,923	$298	$7,625
Westside Middle School	Public	6-8	240 Matthews School Rd	Winder	30680	Barrow County	Barrow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 307-2972	744	56	13.3	74.6%	266 (35.8%)	113 (15.2%)	277 (37.2%)	34 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (7.3%)	36.4	364^th of 588 public middle schools	38.1%		30.5	403^rd of 577 public middle schools	30.2%	39	76.6	32.2	27.0	39.9	23.0	29.2	31.5	18.8	25.8	$8,515	$518	$7,997
Haymon-Morris Middle School	Public	6-8	1008 Haymon Morris Rd	Winder	30680	Barrow County	Barrow County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 963-0602	939	61	15.4	67.4%	434 (46.2%)	176 (18.7%)	244 (26.0%)	32 (3.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (5.5%)	48.5	284^th of 588 public middle schools	51.7%		45.3	292^nd of 577 public middle schools	49.4%	8	91.7	34.5	36.3	43.6	24.6	35.6	43.5	26.7	32.2	$8,457	$401	$8,055
Clarke Middle School	Public	6-8	1235 Baxter St	Athens	30606	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 543-6547	652	66	9.8	75.8%	239 (36.7%)	296 (45.4%)	69 (10.6%)	11 (1.7%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (5.1%)	55	243^rd of 588 public middle schools	58.7%		50.8	260^th of 577 public middle schools	54.9%	17	54.4	37.8	38.8	48.2	30.2	35.5	38.4		44.0	$10,941	$1,022	$9,920

Frequently Asked Questions about Dove Creek Middle School

What district is Dove Creek Middle School in?

Oconee County

Is Dove Creek Middle School a good school?

Yes! Dove Creek Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 19^th of 588 Georgia middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Dove Creek Middle School?

Students at Dove Creek Middle School are 82% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American.

How many students attend Dove Creek Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 487 students attended Dove Creek Middle School.

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