Toombs County Middle School

Summary:

Toombs County Middle School is a public middle school located in Lyons, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 670 students. The school is part of the Toombs County School District, which is ranked 85 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Toombs County Middle School consistently underperforms the state average in proficiency rates across all grade levels and subject areas on the Georgia Milestones Assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 19.3% to 35% in English Language Arts and 20.5% to 23% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 39.8% to 44.7% and 34.7% to 43.7%, respectively. The school also has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 86.57% to 100% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While the school's spending per student has remained relatively consistent, ranging from $8,953 to $9,083 over the past few years, which is slightly higher than the state average, the student-teacher ratio of 13.7 to 14.3 is slightly higher than the nearby North Tattnall Middle School and Montgomery County Middle School.

The consistent underperformance of Toombs County Middle School compared to the state average suggests a need for a comprehensive review of the school's curriculum, instructional practices, and support systems to address the academic challenges faced by the students. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of this population. While the school's resources may be available, they do not appear to be effectively utilized to drive academic improvement, and further analysis of the school's resource allocation and instructional practices could provide insights into potential areas for improvement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 701 Bulldog Rd
       Lyons, GA  30436


(912) 526-8363

District: Toombs County

SchoolDigger Rank:
405th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Toombs County Middle School usually attend:

High:    Toombs County High School

Feeder schools for Toombs County Middle School:

Elementary:    Lyons Primary School
    Lyons Upper Elementary
    Toombs Central Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  670

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.3%
Hispanic:
27.5%
African American:
15.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.6% Help


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Compare Details Toombs County Middle School ranks worse than 68.9% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.59. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Toombs County Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Toombs County Middle School 405th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Toombs County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Toombs County:

SchoolDigger ranks Toombs County 85th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Toombs County Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 52.62 220th 420 47.6%
2007 54.69 227th 445 49.0%
2008 51.23 243rd 462 47.4%
2009 50.65 259th 466 44.4%
2010 47.41 293rd 494 40.7%
2011 44.63 326th 504 35.3%
2012 40.93 361st 508 28.9%
2013 37.18 387th 527 26.6%
2014 36.32 396th 521 24.0%
2015 32.39 371st 537 30.9%
2016 31.57 382nd 545 29.9%
2017 25.76 414th 539 23.2%
2018 31.61 380th 543 30.0%
2019 35.59 361st 559 35.4%
2021 41.08 295th 542 45.6%
2022 34.42 367th 567 35.3%
2023 36.67 358th 577 38.0%
2024 30.59 405th 588 31.1%
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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 Toombs County Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 413 139 2 97 0 n/a n/a 0 651
2005 413 135 2 117 0 n/a n/a 10 677
2006 396 120 2 118 0 n/a n/a 13 649
2007 367 121 1 130 0 n/a n/a 14 633
2008 373 110 1 123 0 n/a n/a 17 624
2009 398 128 1 145 0 n/a n/a 15 687
2010 394 141 2 157 9 1 14 0 718
2011 412 125 3 154 5 0 16 0 715
2012 431 123 1 135 14 0 23 0 727
2013 409 113 1 165 12 0 24 0 724
2014 387 120 1 177 6 0 19 0 710
2015 350 113 2 170 2 0 15 0 652
2016 341 123 2 163 2 0 28 0 659
2017 340 112 1 143 2 0 33 0 631
2018 341 119 2 154 0 1 28 0 645
2019 336 118 4 171 1 1 24 0 655
2020 338 128 4 175 1 0 33 0 679
2021 317 119 4 185 2 0 37 0 664
2022 332 112 0 168 1 0 29 0 642
2023 344 103 0 184 2 0 37 0 670

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 Toombs County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 651 40.5 16.1 73
2005 677 42.0 16.1 73.9
2006 649 42.4 15.3 76.7
2007 633 42.7 14.8 77.4
2008 624 42.0 14.9 77.4
2009 687 44.2 15.5 76.9
2010 718 41.5 17.3 79.5
2011 715 42.3 16.9 76.1
2012 727 42.3 17.1 80.1
2013 724 46.4 15.6 83.3
2014 710 46.6 15.2 99.6
2015 652 50.0 13.0 100
2016 659 48.0 13.7 99.5
2017 631 48.8 12.9 100
2018 645 46.3 13.9 100
2019 655 48.7 13.4 100
2020 679 49.3 13.7 100
2021 664 46.4 14.3 100
2022 642 47.7 13.4 n/a
2023 670 48.7 13.7 86.6

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 Toombs County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 651 40.5 16.1 73
2005 677 42.0 16.1 73.9
2006 649 42.4 15.3 76.7
2007 633 42.7 14.8 77.4
2008 624 42.0 14.9 77.4
2009 687 44.2 15.5 76.9
2010 718 41.5 17.3 79.5
2011 715 42.3 16.9 76.1
2012 727 42.3 17.1 80.1
2013 724 46.4 15.6 83.3
2014 710 46.6 15.2 99.6
2015 652 50.0 13.0 100
2016 659 48.0 13.7 99.5
2017 631 48.8 12.9 100
2018 645 46.3 13.9 100
2019 655 48.7 13.4 100
2020 679 49.3 13.7 100
2021 664 46.4 14.3 100
2022 642 47.7 13.4 n/a
2023 670 48.7 13.7 86.6

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 Toombs County Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,449 (16.1%) $7,557 (83.9%) $9,006
2018 $1,353 (15.1%) $7,600 (84.9%) $8,953
2019 $1,255 (13.8%) $7,828 (86.2%) $9,083

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Toombs County Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 361st of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 358th of 577 Middle schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Toombs County Middle School)37.133.2
 3.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Toombs County)37.133.2
 3.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Toombs County Middle School)35.824.1
 11.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Toombs County)35.824.1
 11.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Toombs County Middle School)21.625.3
 3.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Toombs County)21.625.3
 3.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Toombs County Middle School)27.722.1
 5.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Toombs County)27.722.1
 5.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Toombs County Middle School)4029.6
 10.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Toombs County)4029.6
 10.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Toombs County Middle School)26.125.1
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Toombs County)26.125.1
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Toombs County Middle School)17.625.5
 7.9%
   8th Grade Science (Toombs County)17.625.5
 7.9%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Toombs County Middle School)3525.9
 9.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Toombs County)3525.9
 9.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students655670
 2.3%
African American118103
 12.7%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic171184
 7.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White336344
 2.4%
Two or More Races2437
 54.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%86.6%
 13.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Toombs County Middle School

Toombs County Middle School ranks 405th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 670 students attended Toombs County Middle School.

Students who attend Toombs County Middle School usually go on to attend Toombs County High School

Students at Toombs County Middle School are 51% White, 27% Hispanic, 15% African American, 6% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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