Toombs County Middle School

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

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:
405^th 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

Number of students: 670

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.3%

Hispanic:

27.5%

African American:

15.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.6%

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Performance Trends

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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 405^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Toombs County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Toombs County:

SchoolDigger ranks Toombs County 85^th 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
2006	52.62	220^th	420	47.6%
2007	54.69	227^th	445	49.0%
2008	51.23	243^rd	462	47.4%
2009	50.65	259^th	466	44.4%
2010	47.41	293^rd	494	40.7%
2011	44.63	326^th	504	35.3%
2012	40.93	361^st	508	28.9%
2013	37.18	387^th	527	26.6%
2014	36.32	396^th	521	24.0%
2015	32.39	371^st	537	30.9%
2016	31.57	382^nd	545	29.9%
2017	25.76	414^th	539	23.2%
2018	31.61	380^th	543	30.0%
2019	35.59	361^st	559	35.4%
2021	41.08	295^th	542	45.6%
2022	34.42	367^th	567	35.3%
2023	36.67	358^th	577	38.0%
2024	30.59	405^th	588	31.1%

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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 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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Toombs County Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 361^st of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 358^th 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)	37.1	33.2	3.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Toombs County)	37.1	33.2	3.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Toombs County Middle School)	35.8	24.1	11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Toombs County)	35.8	24.1	11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Toombs County Middle School)	21.6	25.3	3.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Toombs County)	21.6	25.3	3.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Toombs County Middle School)	27.7	22.1	5.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Toombs County)	27.7	22.1	5.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Toombs County Middle School)	40	29.6	10.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Toombs County)	40	29.6	10.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Toombs County Middle School)	26.1	25.1	1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Toombs County)	26.1	25.1	1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Toombs County Middle School)	17.6	25.5	7.9%
8th Grade Science (Toombs County)	17.6	25.5	7.9%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Toombs County Middle School)	35	25.9	9.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Toombs County)	35	25.9	9.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	655	670	2.3%
African American	118	103	12.7%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	4	0	100%
Hispanic	171	184	7.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	336	344	2.4%
Two or More Races	24	37	54.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	86.6%	13.4%

Schools Near Toombs County 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
Toombs County Middle School	Public	6-8	701 Bulldog Rd	Lyons	30436	Toombs County	Toombs County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 526-8363	670	49	13.7	86.6%	344 (51.3%)	103 (15.4%)	184 (27.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.5%)	30.6	405^th of 588 public middle schools	31.1%		36.7	358^th of 577 public middle schools	38.0%	47		28.8	29.4	35.0	20.5	19.3	23.0	20.4	24.3	$9,083	$1,255	$7,828
J. R. Trippe Middle School	Public	6-8	2200 McIntosh St	Vidalia	30474	Toombs County	Vidalia City	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 537-3813	531	39	13.6	89.8%	170 (32.0%)	282 (53.1%)	56 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.1%)	30.5	408^th of 588 public middle schools	30.6%		35.6	365^th of 577 public middle schools	36.7%	43	50.0	26.8	25.3	34.0	23.2	29.1	28.4	6.4	26.5	$8,576	$809	$7,767
North Tattnall Middle School	Public	6-8	148 W Brazell St	Reidsville	30453	Tattnall County	Tattnall County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 557-3993	446	36	12.2	78.5%	203 (45.5%)	100 (22.4%)	115 (25.8%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.9%)	40.5	331^st of 588 public middle schools	43.7%		46.6	284^th of 577 public middle schools	50.8%	47	95.0	30.1	33.6	28.7	43.8	34.3	36.7	13.2	25.0	$8,796	$719	$8,077
Montgomery County Middle School	Public	6-8	100 Faye D Brewer Street	Mount Vernon	30445	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 583-2351	222	17	13.3	95.0%	103 (46.4%)	65 (29.3%)	31 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (9.9%)	56.3	233^rd of 588 public middle schools	60.4%		65.4	167^th of 577 public middle schools	71.1%	66		25.0	23.0	59.7	21.7	23.0	47.8	49.3	61.2	$9,286	$1,128	$8,158

Frequently Asked Questions about Toombs County Middle School

What district is Toombs County Middle School in?

Toombs County

How many students attend Toombs County Middle School?

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

What is the racial makeup of Toombs County Middle School?

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

Is Toombs County Middle School a good school?

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

What high school do graduates of Toombs County Middle School attend?

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

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