Rome Middle School

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Rome Middle School ranks 357 th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Rome Middle School is a public middle school located in Rome, Georgia, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 966 students. The school is part of the Rome City School District, which is ranked 143 out of 203 districts in Georgia and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While Rome Middle School consistently performs below the state average in most academic subjects, the school excels in Algebra I, with 100% of students proficient or better in the End of Course exam, significantly higher than the Rome City and Georgia state averages. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined from 144th out of 521 Georgia middle schools in 2013-2014 to 357th out of 588 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.97% in 2022-2023 to 97.88% in 2020-2021, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Nearby schools, such as Calhoun Middle School, Cedartown Middle School, and Cass Middle School, generally perform better than Rome Middle School in academic subjects, with higher proficiency rates and higher statewide rankings. However, these schools also have higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that economic factors may play a significant role in academic performance. By addressing the academic performance gaps, exploring the impact of economic factors, and building on the school's successes, Rome Middle School can work towards improving its overall educational outcomes and providing a more equitable learning environment for its students.

Detail:

Public 7-8

1020 Veterans Memorial Hwy NE
Rome, GA 30161

(706) 235-4695

District: Rome City

SchoolDigger Rank:
357^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,902

Students who attend Rome Middle School usually attend:

High:

Rome High School

Feeder schools for Rome Middle School:

Elementary:	Anna K. Davie Elementary
	East Central Elementary School
	Elm Street Elementary
	Main Elementary School
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	West Central Elementary School
	West End Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 956

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

38.4%

African American:

33.5%

White:

20.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rome Middle School ranks worse than 60.7% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.24. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Rome Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (38.4%), African American (33.5%), White (20.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rome Middle School is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare Rome Middle School employs 76.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rome Middle School is $8,902.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Rome Middle School 357^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Rome Middle School in the ranking list.)

Rome City:

SchoolDigger ranks Rome City 143^rd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rome Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	55.39	197^th	420	53.1%
2007	61.37	185^th	445	58.4%
2008	69.34	127^th	462	72.5%
2009	72.35	103^rd	466	77.9%
2010	71.98	112^th	494	77.3%
2011	72.92	119^th	504	76.4%
2012	73.98	111^th	508	78.1%
2013	70.73	142^nd	527	73.1%
2014	69.39	144^th	521	72.4%
2015	57.41	200^th	537	62.8%
2016	43.85	301^st	545	44.8%
2017	39.86	325^th	539	39.7%
2018	38.16	338^th	543	37.8%
2019	29.60	402^nd	559	28.1%
2021	40.42	304^th	542	43.9%
2022	44.89	292^nd	567	48.5%
2023	43.22	309^th	577	46.4%
2024	37.24	357^th	588	39.3%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rome Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	715	715
1994	324	371	13	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	718
1995	336	377	17	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	750
1996	336	377	17	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	750
1997	335	377	18	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	758
1998	347	384	15	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	779
1999	346	399	18	49	0	n/a	n/a	0	812
2000	326	364	22	66	0	n/a	n/a	0	778
2001	337	386	11	82	0	n/a	n/a	0	816
2002	364	401	29	83	2	n/a	n/a	0	879
2003	364	401	29	83	2	n/a	n/a	0	879
2004	347	421	15	114	0	n/a	n/a	0	897
2005	299	440	22	140	0	n/a	n/a	32	933
2006	236	400	29	151	7	n/a	n/a	25	848
2007	242	327	22	163	9	n/a	n/a	26	789
2008	281	308	23	172	12	n/a	n/a	32	828
2009	265	274	23	187	1	n/a	n/a	29	779
2010	248	272	17	202	1	0	54	0	794
2011	253	288	18	193	3	0	40	0	795
2012	280	277	10	193	4	0	30	0	794
2013	306	285	14	222	2	0	46	0	875
2014	277	308	26	279	1	0	32	0	923
2015	274	310	35	295	0	0	36	0	950
2016	244	322	31	281	0	1	39	0	918
2017	259	325	22	290	0	1	38	0	935
2018	254	344	23	309	0	1	28	0	959
2019	227	352	28	343	2	1	37	0	990
2020	215	363	26	396	3	0	46	0	1049
2021	234	348	22	392	2	0	42	0	1040
2022	221	331	27	359	0	0	47	0	985
2023	196	309	21	381	0	0	59	0	966
2024	199	320	14	367	0	0	56	0	956

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 Rome Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	715	45.0	15.9	47.1
1994	718	51.2	14.0	49
1995	750	49.0	15.3	51.2
1996	750	49.0	15.3	51.2
1997	758	49.0	15.5	55.9
1998	779	49.6	15.7	57
1999	812	50.6	16.0	55.9
2000	778	51.0	15.3	56.3
2001	816	58.0	14.1	59.2
2002	879	60.3	14.6	58.8
2003	879	60.3	14.6	58.8
2004	897	60.0	15.0	61.1
2005	933	63.0	14.8	70.9
2006	848	63.5	13.4	75.5
2007	789	66.0	12.0	72
2008	828	68.0	12.2	66.1
2009	779	66.0	11.8	69.6
2010	794	64.5	12.3	72.5
2011	795	62.5	12.7	72.1
2012	794	63.2	12.5	69.6
2013	875	58.5	14.9	71.3
2014	923	59.0	15.6	74.4
2015	950	63.0	15.0	67.7
2016	918	58.0	15.8	68.8
2017	935	60.8	15.3	71.2
2018	959	64.5	14.8	70.9
2019	990	68.1	14.5	97.9
2020	1049	74.0	14.1	97.8
2021	1040	75.5	13.7	97.9
2022	985	73.5	13.4	n/a
2023	966	77.5	12.4	55
2024	956	76.5	12.4	84.9

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 Rome Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	715	45.0	15.9	47.1
1994	718	51.2	14.0	49
1995	750	49.0	15.3	51.2
1996	750	49.0	15.3	51.2
1997	758	49.0	15.5	55.9
1998	779	49.6	15.7	57
1999	812	50.6	16.0	55.9
2000	778	51.0	15.3	56.3
2001	816	58.0	14.1	59.2
2002	879	60.3	14.6	58.8
2003	879	60.3	14.6	58.8
2004	897	60.0	15.0	61.1
2005	933	63.0	14.8	70.9
2006	848	63.5	13.4	75.5
2007	789	66.0	12.0	72
2008	828	68.0	12.2	66.1
2009	779	66.0	11.8	69.6
2010	794	64.5	12.3	72.5
2011	795	62.5	12.7	72.1
2012	794	63.2	12.5	69.6
2013	875	58.5	14.9	71.3
2014	923	59.0	15.6	74.4
2015	950	63.0	15.0	67.7
2016	918	58.0	15.8	68.8
2017	935	60.8	15.3	71.2
2018	959	64.5	14.8	70.9
2019	990	68.1	14.5	97.9
2020	1049	74.0	14.1	97.8
2021	1040	75.5	13.7	97.9
2022	985	73.5	13.4	n/a
2023	966	77.5	12.4	55
2024	956	76.5	12.4	84.9

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 Rome Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$755 (9.7%)	$7,023 (90.3%)	$7,778
2018	$612 (7.3%)	$7,725 (92.7%)	$8,337
2019	$679 (7.6%)	$8,223 (92.4%)	$8,902

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rome 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 402^nd of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 309^th of 577 Middle schools	18.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rome Middle School)	27	29.9	2.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rome City)	27	29.9	2.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rome Middle School)	32.1	28.6	3.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rome City)	32.1	28.6	3.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rome Middle School)	25.9	37.5	11.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rome City)	25.9	37.4	11.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rome Middle School)	35.9	26.4	9.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rome City)	35.9	26.3	9.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Rome Middle School)	11.4	29.5	18.1%
8th Grade Science (Rome City)	11.4	29.4	18%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Rome Middle School)	22.9	25.9	3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Rome City)	22.9	25.9	3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Rome Middle School)	98.7	100	1.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Rome City)	38.9	27.1	11.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	990	966	2.4%
African American	352	309	12.2%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	28	21	25%
Hispanic	343	381	11.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	227	196	13.7%
Two or More Races	37	59	59.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	97.9%	55%	42.9%

Schools Near Rome 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 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th 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
Rome Middle School	Public	7-8	1020 Veterans Memorial Hwy NE	Rome	30161	Floyd County	Rome City	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 235-4695	956	77	12.4	84.9%	199 (20.8%)	320 (33.5%)	367 (38.4%)	14 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (5.9%)	37.2	357^th of 588 public middle schools	39.3%		43.2	309^th of 577 public middle schools	46.4%	48	100.0			24.4	39.0			25.6	32.9		25.6	24.3	$8,902	$679	$8,223
Model Middle School	Public	5-7	164 Barron Rd NE	Rome	30161	Floyd County	Floyd County	No	No	No	No	(706) 290-8150	550	38	14.3	42.5%	456 (82.9%)	28 (5.1%)	32 (5.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.6%)	86.5	71^st of 588 public middle schools	87.9%		84.4	80^th of 577 public middle schools	86.1%	9		64.7	54.3	55.8		54.2	63.4	55.8		60.5			$9,445	$565	$8,880
Pepperell Middle School	Public	5-7	200 Hughes Dairy Road. SE	Lindale	30147	Floyd County	Floyd County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 236-1849	497	36	13.8	65.4%	371 (74.6%)	32 (6.4%)	63 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.0%)	65.9	174^th of 588 public middle schools	70.4%		59.3	206^th of 577 public middle schools	64.3%	32		40.9	54.7	33.9		38.9	47.2	40.4		36.5			$9,838	$558	$9,280
Coosa Middle School	Public	5-7	212 Eagle Dr NW	Rome	30165	Floyd County	Floyd County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 236-1856	480	42	11.5	66.0%	267 (55.6%)	44 (9.2%)	130 (27.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.7%)	62.6	190^th of 588 public middle schools	67.7%		52.7	246^th of 577 public middle schools	57.4%	56		46.8	42.3	36.9		47.5	46.7	42.0		54.3			$8,979	$591	$8,388
Adairsville Middle School	Public	6-8	485 Old Highway 41 NW	Adairsville	30103	Bartow County	Bartow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 606-5842	842	50	16.8	57.8%	679 (80.6%)	39 (4.6%)	77 (9.1%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.1%)	55.9	237^th of 588 public middle schools	59.7%		52.4	249^th of 577 public middle schools	56.8%	12	93.3		39.4	35.1	46.5		31.4	37.4	69.8		23.9	27.2	$8,377	$485	$7,892
Woodland Middle School at Euharlee	Public	6-8	1061 Euharlee Rd	Euharlee	30145	Bartow County	Bartow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 606-5871	685	43	15.9	63.6%	512 (74.7%)	52 (7.6%)	93 (13.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.6%)	63.8	185^th of 588 public middle schools	68.5%		55.4	225^th of 577 public middle schools	61.0%	40	96.9		44.3	45.0	42.0		40.7	48.1	60.5		19.0	38.6	$8,292	$386	$7,907
Cass Middle School	Public	6-8	195 Fire Tower Rd NW	Cartersville	30120	Bartow County	Bartow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 606-5846	927	55	16.9	73.7%	469 (50.6%)	150 (16.2%)	214 (23.1%)	18 (1.9%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.5%)	68 (7.3%)	52.9	260^th of 588 public middle schools	55.8%		53.2	243^rd of 577 public middle schools	57.9%	17	98.0		40.5	35.3	41.8		34.8	32.5	53.1		22.0	32.9	$8,004	$543	$7,462
Summerville Middle School	Public	6-8	200 Middle School Rd	Summerville	30747	Chattooga County	Chattooga County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 857-2444	378	28	13.5	92.3%	267 (70.6%)	42 (11.1%)	33 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	35 (9.3%)	19.6	486^th of 588 public middle schools	17.3%		15.6	502^nd of 577 public middle schools	13.0%	16			23.4	13.6	22.5		27.0	20.3	11.6		12.4	14.0	$11,240	$663	$10,577
Cedartown Middle School	Public	6-8	1664 Syble W Brannon Pkwy	Cedartown	30125	Polk County	Polk County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 749-8850	1,000	70	14.3	80.2%	480 (48.0%)	95 (9.5%)	376 (37.6%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (4.4%)	37.2	358^th of 588 public middle schools	39.1%		30.4	404^th of 577 public middle schools	30.0%	46			29.7	27.9	32.1		21.3	25.9	38.8		28.8	24.4	$7,507	$561	$6,946
Calhoun Middle School	Public	7-8	399 S River St	Calhoun	30701	Gordon County	Calhoun City	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 629-3340	627	39	16.1	70.5%	285 (45.5%)	45 (7.2%)	249 (39.7%)	11 (1.8%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (5.3%)	46.9	295^th of 588 public middle schools	49.8%		62	193^rd of 577 public middle schools	66.6%	102	100.0			37.4	38.4			38.1	50.9		18.3	21.1	$6,962	$375	$6,588

Frequently Asked Questions about Rome Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Rome Middle School?

Students at Rome Middle School are 38% Hispanic, 33% African American, 21% White, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Rome Middle School in?

Rome City

What high school do graduates of Rome Middle School attend?

Students who attend Rome Middle School usually go on to attend Rome High School

How many students attend Rome Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 956 students attended Rome Middle School.

Is Rome Middle School a good school?

Rome Middle School ranks 357^th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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