Eighth Street Middle School

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Eighth Street Middle School ranks 280 th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Eighth Street Middle School is a public middle school located in Tifton, Georgia, serving 958 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.

Eighth Street Middle School consistently outperforms the Tift County and Georgia state averages in several key academic areas, particularly in Algebra I End of Course assessments, where 86.4% of students were proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 36.3% for Tift County and 44% for Georgia. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.3 to 14.8 over the past three years, which is lower than the nearby Northeast Middle School (12.6) and Worth County Middle School (14.3). However, Eighth Street Middle School has a higher per-student spending compared to Northeast Middle School, with spending ranging from $7,865 to $8,658 per student over the past three years.

Despite the school's strong academic performance, Eighth Street Middle School has had a 100% free and reduced lunch rate for the past two school years, indicating a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. While the school outperforms nearby middle schools in several areas, there are still opportunities for improvement, such as in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates for certain grade levels. Continued efforts to support the school's unique needs and address areas for improvement could help ensure that all students at Eighth Street Middle School have the opportunity to succeed.

Detail:

Public 6-8

700 8th St W
Tifton, GA 31794

(229) 387-2445

District: Tift County

SchoolDigger Rank:
280^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Students who attend Eighth Street Middle School usually attend:

High:

Tift County High School

Feeder schools for Eighth Street Middle School:

Elementary:	Annie Belle Clark Elementary School
	Len Lastinger Elementary School
	Matt Wilson Elementary School
	Omega Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 958

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.8%

African American:

32.0%

Hispanic:

17.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Eighth Street Middle School ranks better than 52.4% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Eighth Street Middle School 280^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Eighth Street Middle School in the ranking list.)

Tift County:

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

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Rank History for Eighth Street Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	51.30	227^th	420	46.0%
2007	54.90	223^rd	445	49.9%
2008	53.26	233^rd	462	49.6%
2009	59.46	203^rd	466	56.4%
2010	52.26	262^nd	494	47.0%
2011	52.07	282^nd	504	44.0%
2012	56.53	252^nd	508	50.4%
2013	52.25	294^th	527	44.2%
2014	51.56	303^rd	521	41.8%
2015	42.57	302^nd	537	43.8%
2016	42.03	314^th	545	42.4%
2017	31.92	379^th	539	29.7%
2018	25.56	422^nd	543	22.3%
2019	34.81	368^th	559	34.2%
2021	29.09	379^th	542	30.1%
2022	34.77	365^th	567	35.6%
2023	51.04	257^th	577	55.5%
2024	49.00	280^th	588	52.4%

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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 Eighth Street Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	491	318	7	61	0	n/a	n/a	0	877
2000	566	411	6	51	1	n/a	n/a	0	1035
2001	584	421	7	73	0	n/a	n/a	0	1085
2002	660	515	11	87	1	n/a	n/a	0	1274
2003	660	515	11	87	1	n/a	n/a	0	1274
2004	624	458	8	93	1	n/a	n/a	0	1184
2005	614	450	15	101	2	n/a	n/a	9	1191
2006	598	456	12	114	1	n/a	n/a	15	1196
2007	554	500	11	135	1	n/a	n/a	24	1225
2008	540	417	17	142	1	n/a	n/a	28	1145
2009	528	409	11	149	2	n/a	n/a	32	1131
2010	488	410	13	193	0	3	69	0	1176
2011	560	427	23	192	0	1	52	0	1255
2012	567	379	16	186	0	0	14	0	1162
2013	549	392	12	188	0	0	15	0	1156
2014	537	412	12	190	0	0	16	0	1167
2015	526	405	13	213	0	0	18	0	1175
2016	513	377	10	232	1	0	24	0	1157
2017	483	361	7	208	1	0	25	0	1085
2018	466	387	11	229	1	0	18	0	1112
2019	436	323	18	197	1	0	15	0	990
2020	458	330	11	201	1	0	20	0	1021
2021	445	318	13	177	0	0	21	0	974
2022	424	320	9	175	0	0	27	0	955
2023	429	307	19	169	0	0	34	0	958

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 Eighth Street Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	877	54.3	16.2	41.5
2000	1035	64.8	16.0	48
2001	1085	68.5	15.8	51.2
2002	1274	69.0	18.5	52.4
2003	1274	69.0	18.5	52.4
2004	1184	69.0	17.2	57.5
2005	1191	70.1	17.0	56.3
2006	1196	71.3	16.8	60.7
2007	1225	82.8	14.8	60
2008	1145	82.8	13.8	64.4
2009	1131	72.4	15.6	68.8
2010	1176	71.0	16.5	68.1
2011	1255	75.5	16.6	61.4
2012	1162	72.3	16.0	68.5
2013	1156	73.2	15.7	64.5
2014	1167	76.6	15.2	94.8
2015	1175	79.0	14.8	94.7
2016	1157	78.0	14.8	94.7
2017	1085	76.1	14.2	94.9
2018	1112	71.1	15.6	96.5
2019	990	68.7	14.4	96.4
2020	1021	66.0	15.4	100
2021	974	65.5	14.8	43.4
2022	955	66.5	14.3	n/a
2023	958	65.8	14.5	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 Eighth Street Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	877	54.3	16.2	41.5
2000	1035	64.8	16.0	48
2001	1085	68.5	15.8	51.2
2002	1274	69.0	18.5	52.4
2003	1274	69.0	18.5	52.4
2004	1184	69.0	17.2	57.5
2005	1191	70.1	17.0	56.3
2006	1196	71.3	16.8	60.7
2007	1225	82.8	14.8	60
2008	1145	82.8	13.8	64.4
2009	1131	72.4	15.6	68.8
2010	1176	71.0	16.5	68.1
2011	1255	75.5	16.6	61.4
2012	1162	72.3	16.0	68.5
2013	1156	73.2	15.7	64.5
2014	1167	76.6	15.2	94.8
2015	1175	79.0	14.8	94.7
2016	1157	78.0	14.8	94.7
2017	1085	76.1	14.2	94.9
2018	1112	71.1	15.6	96.5
2019	990	68.7	14.4	96.4
2020	1021	66.0	15.4	100
2021	974	65.5	14.8	43.4
2022	955	66.5	14.3	n/a
2023	958	65.8	14.5	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Eighth Street Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$594 (7.4%)	$7,474 (92.6%)	$8,068
2018	$573 (7.3%)	$7,291 (92.7%)	$7,865
2019	$618 (7.1%)	$8,040 (92.9%)	$8,658

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Eighth Street Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 368^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 257^th of 577 Middle schools	21.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Eighth Street Middle School)	30.7	31.8	1.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tift County)	29.5	29.9	0.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Eighth Street Middle School)	24.1	41.4	17.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tift County)	23.8	32.7	8.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Eighth Street Middle School)	31.9	28.4	3.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Tift County)	27.7	25.5	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Eighth Street Middle School)	31.1	27.7	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tift County)	27.1	23.2	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Eighth Street Middle School)	40.6	38.8	1.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Tift County)	37.6	36.5	1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Eighth Street Middle School)	21.6	39.4	17.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tift County)	18.7	34.5	15.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Eighth Street Middle School)	19.9	29.7	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Tift County)	17.6	27.8	10.2%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Eighth Street Middle School)	36.9	33	3.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Tift County)	29.8	27.6	2.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Eighth Street Middle School)	80.5	77	3.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Tift County)	28.1	22.5	5.6%
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	958	3.2%
African American	323	307	5%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	18	19	5.6%
Hispanic	197	169	14.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	436	429	1.6%
Two or More Races	15	34	126.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	96.4%	100%	3.6%

Schools Near Eighth Street 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
Eighth Street Middle School	Public	6-8	700 8th St W	Tifton	31794	Tift County	Tift County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 387-2445	958	66	14.5	100.0%	429 (44.8%)	307 (32.0%)	169 (17.6%)	19 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (3.5%)	49	280^th of 588 public middle schools	52.4%		51	257^th of 577 public middle schools	55.5%	23	86.4	25.8	35.5	39.3	27.8	36.2	38.5	36.3	35.8	$8,658	$618	$8,040
Northeast Middle School	Public	6-8	3021 Fulwood Rd	Tifton	31794	Tift County	Tift County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 387-2450	703	55	12.6	100.0%	224 (31.9%)	296 (42.1%)	156 (22.2%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.6%)	38.3	352^nd of 588 public middle schools	40.1%		32.7	389^th of 577 public middle schools	32.6%	37	82.9	36.1	28.7	33.8	23.8	25.5	35.5	26.1	24.4	$7,736	$558	$7,178
Turner County Middle School	Public	6-8	316 Lamar Street	Ashburn	31714	Turner County	Turner County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 567-4343	242	17	13.9	100.0%	63 (26.0%)	162 (66.9%)	7 (2.9%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.5%)	21.2	467^th of 588 public middle schools	20.6%		18.3	482^nd of 577 public middle schools	16.5%	15		27.0	17.1	31.2	10.8	14.5	26.0	18.2	7.8	$9,342	$1,275	$8,067
Irwin County Middle School	Public	6-8	149 Chieftain Cir	Ocilla	31774	Irwin County	Irwin County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 468-5517	389	36	10.8	67.1%	216 (55.5%)	130 (33.4%)	25 (6.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.4%)	48.7	282^nd of 588 public middle schools	52.0%		49.5	267^th of 577 public middle schools	53.7%	15		36.8	39.3	40.5	23.9	39.3	35.3	28.4	31.0	$10,201	$648	$9,553
Worth County Middle School	Public	6-8	1305 N Isabella St	Sylvester	31791	Worth County	Worth County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 776-8620	686	48	14.3	100.0%	383 (55.8%)	251 (36.6%)	26 (3.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.4%)	34.6	373^rd of 588 public middle schools	36.6%		35	368^th of 577 public middle schools	36.2%	5	91.7	27.3	26.8	34.6	20.0	23.7	38.8	23.4	24.3	$8,238	$852	$7,386

Frequently Asked Questions about Eighth Street Middle School

Is Eighth Street Middle School a good school?

Eighth Street Middle School ranks 280^th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Eighth Street Middle School attend?

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

What is the racial makeup of Eighth Street Middle School?

Students at Eighth Street Middle School are 45% White, 32% African American, 18% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Eighth Street Middle School in?

Tift County

How many students attend Eighth Street Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 958 students attended Eighth Street Middle School.

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