Luella Middle School

2075 Hampton Locust Grove Rd
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 928 students in grades 6-8, Luella Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 928 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Luella Middle School's student population of 928 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
928 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Luella Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Luella Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#1467 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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12%
36%
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29%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
10%
18%
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Black
75%
36%
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White
8%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Luella Middle School's ranking?
Luella Middle School is ranked #1467 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Luella Middle School often compared to?
Luella Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hampton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Luella Middle School?
928 students attend Luella Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Luella Middle School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Luella Middle School?
Luella Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Luella Middle School offer ?
Luella Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Luella Middle School part of?
Luella Middle School is part of Henry County School District.

School Reviews

5   6/21/2022
LMS is one of the best schools ever let's forget 2018 & 2019 and move on I see great things in this school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Anonymous
4   2/26/2018
Teachers and administrators are wonderful. They work really hard and care about the kids and about helping the kids be successful.
- Posted by Parent - SHANNON
2   4/9/2015
Nasty low grade place that has a Removedty community
- Posted by Student/Alumni - shari
5   7/14/2009
LMS has made trememdous gains in the past four years and has caring administrators and great teachers. The kids are polite, intelligent, and work hard. Its a good school.
- Posted by Parent - conce
5   1/16/2008
I understand luella middle was one of the best school at one time , but no more, kids are been targeted for reasons like been from up north, this is not right,we are not living in the past and so that need to stop and start treating every one equal.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - andri

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 928 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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