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Northeast Middle School

Summary:

Northeast Middle School is a public middle school located in Tifton, Georgia, serving 703 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Tift County School District, which is ranked 106 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 100% in the 2022-2023 school year, Northeast Middle School consistently outperforms the Tift County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessment, particularly in Algebra I. In 2023-2024, 82.9% of Northeast Middle School students were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 36.3% for Tift County and 44% for Georgia. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.6 to 13.5 over the past three years, which is lower than the nearby Eighth Street Middle School (14.5) and Worth County Middle School (14.3).

While Northeast Middle School is performing well compared to the district and state, there is still room for improvement, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, where proficiency rates are below 40% in most grade levels. Identifying and addressing the specific needs of the student population, who face significant challenges due to their high socioeconomic disadvantage, could help the school continue to improve its academic outcomes and maintain its strong performance in Algebra I.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3021 Fulwood Rd
       Tifton, GA  31794

(229) 387-2450

District: Tift County

SchoolDigger Rank:
352nd of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Northeast Middle School usually attend:

High:    Tift County High School

Feeder schools for Northeast Middle School:

Elementary:    Charles Spencer Elementary School
    G. O. Bailey Elementary School
    J. T. Reddick Elementary School
    Northside Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  703

Racial breakdown:

African American:
42.1%
White:
31.9%
Hispanic:
22.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Schooldigger Rankings:

Northeast Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Northeast Middle School 352nd of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Northeast Middle School in the ranking list.)

Tift County:

SchoolDigger ranks Tift County 106th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northeast Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.28 446th 559 20.2%
2021 38.13 321st 542 40.8%
2022 34.79 364th 567 35.8%
2023 32.69 389th 577 32.6%
2024 38.26 352nd 588 40.1%
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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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Enrollment information for Northeast Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1065 1065
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1137 1137
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1196 1196
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1237 1237
1994 783 501 8 32 0 n/a n/a 0 1324
1995 699 500 6 48 0 n/a n/a 0 1253
1996 699 500 6 48 0 n/a n/a 0 1253
1997 682 460 6 43 0 n/a n/a 0 1191
1998 663 463 3 42 0 n/a n/a 0 1171
1999 422 331 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 766
2000 314 232 2 34 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2001 313 229 3 26 0 n/a n/a 0 571
2002 312 243 5 35 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2003 312 243 5 35 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2004 331 266 5 34 0 n/a n/a 0 636
2005 316 232 5 53 2 n/a n/a 6 614
2006 304 222 4 49 1 n/a n/a 3 583
2007 322 206 11 47 1 n/a n/a 4 591
2008 271 230 2 62 0 n/a n/a 11 576
2009 260 204 9 65 1 n/a n/a 15 554
2010 279 198 8 70 1 0 9 0 565
2011 242 206 3 104 0 2 24 0 581
2012 268 221 10 91 0 2 37 0 629
2013 300 220 11 91 0 0 8 0 630
2014 262 177 3 90 0 0 9 0 541
2015 288 219 7 101 0 0 10 0 625
2016 267 235 5 116 0 0 8 0 631
2017 292 186 7 131 0 0 9 0 625
2018 255 181 4 110 1 0 17 0 568
2019 306 333 9 176 0 0 24 0 848
2020 275 337 10 169 0 0 22 0 813
2021 245 324 8 156 2 0 26 0 761
2022 235 329 10 153 2 0 20 0 749
2023 224 296 9 156 0 0 18 0 703

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 Northeast Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1065 61.0 17.4 26.9
1991 1137 59.0 19.2 29.6
1992 1196 59.0 20.2 31.5
1993 1237 67.0 18.5 33.1
1994 1324 67.2 19.7 41.5
1995 1253 64.4 19.5 34
1996 1253 64.4 19.5 34
1997 1191 66.4 17.9 40.8
1998 1171 64.6 18.1 40.5
1999 766 50.8 15.1 48.2
2000 582 39.5 14.7 43.6
2001 571 39.3 14.5 48.2
2002 595 40.9 14.5 49.9
2003 595 40.9 14.5 49.9
2004 636 40.4 15.7 49.1
2005 614 37.2 16.5 50.5
2006 583 38.6 15.1 59
2007 591 37.0 16.0 50.1
2008 576 35.0 16.5 59.5
2009 554 36.5 15.2 66
2010 565 38.5 14.6 59.6
2011 581 36.5 15.9 67.6
2012 629 38.0 16.5 64.7
2013 630 38.0 16.5 63.7
2014 541 36.5 14.8 94.6
2015 625 37.0 16.8 94.7
2016 631 37.0 17.0 94.8
2017 625 37.2 16.8 94.9
2018 568 34.7 16.3 96.5
2019 848 53.8 15.7 96.3
2020 813 55.0 14.7 100
2021 761 56.3 13.5 47.8
2022 749 58.3 12.8 n/a
2023 703 55.4 12.6 100

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 Northeast Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1065 61.0 17.4 26.9
1991 1137 59.0 19.2 29.6
1992 1196 59.0 20.2 31.5
1993 1237 67.0 18.5 33.1
1994 1324 67.2 19.7 41.5
1995 1253 64.4 19.5 34
1996 1253 64.4 19.5 34
1997 1191 66.4 17.9 40.8
1998 1171 64.6 18.1 40.5
1999 766 50.8 15.1 48.2
2000 582 39.5 14.7 43.6
2001 571 39.3 14.5 48.2
2002 595 40.9 14.5 49.9
2003 595 40.9 14.5 49.9
2004 636 40.4 15.7 49.1
2005 614 37.2 16.5 50.5
2006 583 38.6 15.1 59
2007 591 37.0 16.0 50.1
2008 576 35.0 16.5 59.5
2009 554 36.5 15.2 66
2010 565 38.5 14.6 59.6
2011 581 36.5 15.9 67.6
2012 629 38.0 16.5 64.7
2013 630 38.0 16.5 63.7
2014 541 36.5 14.8 94.6
2015 625 37.0 16.8 94.7
2016 631 37.0 17.0 94.8
2017 625 37.2 16.8 94.9
2018 568 34.7 16.3 96.5
2019 848 53.8 15.7 96.3
2020 813 55.0 14.7 100
2021 761 56.3 13.5 47.8
2022 749 58.3 12.8 n/a
2023 703 55.4 12.6 100

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 Northeast Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $573 (7.3%) $7,291 (92.7%) $7,865
2018 $573 (7.3%) $7,291 (92.7%) $7,865
2019 $558 (7.2%) $7,178 (92.8%) $7,736

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northeast 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 446th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 389th of 577 Middle schools
 12.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northeast Middle School)28.327.5
 0.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tift County)29.529.9
 0.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Northeast Middle School)23.622.1
 1.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tift County)23.832.7
 8.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northeast Middle School)22.421.5
 0.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tift County)27.725.5
 2.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Northeast Middle School)22.116.7
 5.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tift County)27.123.2
 3.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northeast Middle School)3433.3
 0.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tift County)37.636.5
 1.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Northeast Middle School)15.327.8
 12.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tift County)18.734.5
 15.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Northeast Middle School)14.725.1
 10.4%
   8th Grade Science (Tift County)17.627.8
 10.2%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Northeast Middle School)21.620.2
 1.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tift County)29.827.6
 2.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Northeast Middle School)7534
 41%
   End of Course Algebra I (Tift County)28.122.5
 5.6%
   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 Students848703
 17.1%
African American333296
 11.1%
American Indian00
Asian99
Hispanic176156
 11.4%
Pacific Islander00
White306224
 26.8%
Two or More Races2418
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.3%100%
 3.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northeast Middle School

Students who attend Northeast Middle School usually go on to attend Tift County High School

Northeast Middle School ranks 352nd of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 703 students attended Northeast Middle School.

Students at Northeast Middle School are 42% African American, 32% White, 22% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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