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Ware County Middle School

Summary:

Ware County Middle School is a public middle school located in Waycross, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 783 students. The school is part of the Ware County School District, which is ranked 77th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ware County Middle School has consistently performed better than the Ware County and Georgia state averages in Algebra I End of Course exams, with 100% proficiency in the past two school years. However, the school's performance in other subject areas, such as English Language Arts and Mathematics, has been below the state averages. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 76.71% to 80.33% over the past three school years, suggesting a relatively high proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Ware County Middle School's spending per student has been relatively consistent, ranging from $8,762 to $9,013 over the past three school years, which is slightly lower than the spending per student at the nearby Waycross Middle School.

When compared to the nearby Waycross Middle School, which is also part of the Ware County School District, Ware County Middle School has generally performed similarly in terms of test scores, with both schools scoring below the state averages in most subject areas. However, Ware County Middle School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more economically disadvantaged student population. The analysis also includes data for Pierce County Middle School, which is located in a different school district (Pierce County) and has consistently higher test scores than Ware County Middle School, indicating that there may be opportunities for Ware County Middle School to learn from the practices and strategies of higher-performing schools in the region. Additionally, Ware County Middle School's statewide ranking has declined over the past several years, from a high of 125th out of 545 Georgia middle schools in the 2015-2016 school year to 325th out of 588 in the 2023-2024 school year, suggesting that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining or improving its academic performance compared to other middle schools in the state.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2301 Cherokee St
       Waycross, GA  31503

(912) 287-2341

District: Ware County

SchoolDigger Rank:
325th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Ware County Middle School usually attend:

High:    Ware County High School

Feeder schools for Ware County Middle School:

Elementary:    Ruskin Elementary School
    Wacona Elementary School
    Waresboro Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  783

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.6%
African American:
31.4%
Hispanic:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ware County Middle School ranks worse than 55.3% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.32. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Ware County Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Ware County Middle School 325th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Ware County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Ware County:

SchoolDigger ranks Ware County 77th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ware County Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 31.99 341st 420 18.8%
2007 44.72 294th 445 33.9%
2008 37.15 343rd 462 25.8%
2009 43.66 308th 466 33.9%
2010 30.41 397th 494 19.6%
2011 57.70 230th 504 54.4%
2012 68.39 153rd 508 69.9%
2013 73.35 117th 527 77.8%
2014 69.26 145th 521 72.2%
2015 69.04 135th 537 74.9%
2016 72.20 125th 545 77.1%
2017 64.48 163rd 539 69.8%
2018 58.33 199th 543 63.4%
2019 62.29 185th 559 66.9%
2021 43.36 291st 542 46.3%
2022 40.91 322nd 567 43.2%
2023 39.13 340th 577 41.1%
2024 41.32 325th 588 44.7%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Ware County Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ware County 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 742 742
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 641 641
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 638 638
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 656 656
1994 583 16 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1995 515 253 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 776
1996 515 253 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 776
1997 495 256 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 759
1998 472 255 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 736
1999 476 235 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 717
2000 495 244 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 748
2001 471 243 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 724
2002 481 276 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 768
2003 481 276 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 768
2004 501 282 1 17 1 n/a n/a 0 802
2005 475 257 0 23 2 n/a n/a 5 762
2006 443 245 1 18 2 n/a n/a 6 715
2007 453 223 2 19 0 n/a n/a 9 706
2008 446 224 2 20 0 n/a n/a 7 699
2009 406 217 8 21 0 n/a n/a 9 661
2010 407 193 6 38 1 2 14 0 661
2011 457 187 5 43 4 1 21 0 718
2012 478 196 7 52 2 0 21 0 756
2013 479 183 3 52 2 0 18 0 737
2014 447 199 2 57 0 0 25 0 730
2015 437 205 3 55 1 0 27 0 728
2016 455 180 3 51 1 0 35 0 725
2017 460 202 4 47 0 0 32 0 745
2018 502 209 1 55 0 0 27 0 794
2019 500 221 2 63 0 0 23 0 809
2020 480 217 1 75 1 0 38 0 812
2021 450 216 3 79 0 0 55 0 803
2022 420 211 0 69 0 0 57 0 757
2023 412 246 0 65 1 0 59 0 783

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 Ware County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 742 39.0 19.0 15.6
1991 641 42.0 15.2 17.5
1992 638 45.0 14.1 18.3
1993 656 40.0 16.4 18.1
1994 600 44.0 13.6 27.5
1995 776 55.0 14.1 52.3
1996 776 55.0 14.1 52.3
1997 759 56.0 13.6 66
1998 736 58.8 12.5 67.9
1999 717 57.9 12.4 65.1
2000 748 59.8 12.5 63.2
2001 724 53.8 13.5 66.9
2002 768 49.7 15.5 66.3
2003 768 49.7 15.5 66.3
2004 802 51.5 15.6 67.8
2005 762 54.0 14.1 70.9
2006 715 57.2 12.5 68.8
2007 706 57.7 12.2 69.6
2008 699 54.8 12.8 75.7
2009 661 50.1 13.2 70.4
2010 661 51.1 12.9 68.8
2011 718 53.2 13.4 68.5
2012 756 51.2 14.7 68.8
2013 737 50.3 14.6 66.9
2014 730 49.8 14.6 70.5
2015 728 52.0 14.0 90.1
2016 725 50.0 14.5 90.1
2017 745 51.2 14.5 90.1
2018 794 53.1 14.9 90.1
2019 809 50.9 15.8 76.6
2020 812 52.8 15.3 76.6
2021 803 55.0 14.6 76.7
2022 757 58.7 12.8 n/a
2023 783 58.3 13.4 80.3

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 Ware County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 742 39.0 19.0 15.6
1991 641 42.0 15.2 17.5
1992 638 45.0 14.1 18.3
1993 656 40.0 16.4 18.1
1994 600 44.0 13.6 27.5
1995 776 55.0 14.1 52.3
1996 776 55.0 14.1 52.3
1997 759 56.0 13.6 66
1998 736 58.8 12.5 67.9
1999 717 57.9 12.4 65.1
2000 748 59.8 12.5 63.2
2001 724 53.8 13.5 66.9
2002 768 49.7 15.5 66.3
2003 768 49.7 15.5 66.3
2004 802 51.5 15.6 67.8
2005 762 54.0 14.1 70.9
2006 715 57.2 12.5 68.8
2007 706 57.7 12.2 69.6
2008 699 54.8 12.8 75.7
2009 661 50.1 13.2 70.4
2010 661 51.1 12.9 68.8
2011 718 53.2 13.4 68.5
2012 756 51.2 14.7 68.8
2013 737 50.3 14.6 66.9
2014 730 49.8 14.6 70.5
2015 728 52.0 14.0 90.1
2016 725 50.0 14.5 90.1
2017 745 51.2 14.5 90.1
2018 794 53.1 14.9 90.1
2019 809 50.9 15.8 76.6
2020 812 52.8 15.3 76.6
2021 803 55.0 14.6 76.7
2022 757 58.7 12.8 n/a
2023 783 58.3 13.4 80.3

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 Ware County Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $716 (8.1%) $8,172 (91.9%) $8,888
2018 $594 (6.6%) $8,419 (93.4%) $9,013
2019 $700 (8.0%) $8,061 (92.0%) $8,762

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ware County 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 185th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 340th of 577 Middle schools
 25.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ware County Middle School)51.130.5
 20.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ware County)48.928
 20.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ware County Middle School)36.820.6
 16.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ware County)32.420.1
 12.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ware County Middle School)35.928.6
 7.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ware County)35.227.7
 7.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ware County Middle School)43.322
 21.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ware County)41.223.4
 17.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ware County Middle School)56.239.8
 16.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ware County)5243
 9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ware County Middle School)42.133.2
 8.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ware County)39.836.8
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Ware County Middle School)4720.5
 26.5%
   8th Grade Science (Ware County)37.725
 12.7%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Ware County Middle School)36.926.6
 10.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Ware County)33.831.8
 2%
   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 Students809783
 3.2%
African American221246
 11.3%
American Indian01
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic6365
 3.2%
Pacific Islander00
White500412
 17.6%
Two or More Races2359
 156.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.6%80.3%
 3.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ware County Middle School

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

Students at Ware County Middle School are 53% White, 31% African American, 8% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 783 students attended Ware County Middle School.

Ware County Middle School ranks 325th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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.

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