Serving 1,215 students in grades 6-8, Ola Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ola Middle School's student population of 1,215 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ola Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ola Middle School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#635 out of 2168 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
9%
18%
Black
29%
36%
White
55%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 Ola Middle School's ranking?
Ola Middle School is ranked #635 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Ola Middle School often compared to?
Ola Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union Grove Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Ola Middle School?
1,215 students attend Ola Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ola Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ola Middle School?
Ola Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ola Middle School offer ?
Ola Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ola Middle School part of?
Ola Middle School is part of Henry County School District.
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