West Chatham Middle School

800 Pine Barren Rd
Pooler, GA 31322
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 966 students in grades 6-8, West Chatham 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 10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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: 966 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Chatham Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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School Overview

West Chatham Middle School's student population of 966 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
966 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
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School Rankings

West Chatham 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 West Chatham Middle School is 0.68, 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
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State Level (GA)
#1903 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10%
36%
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14%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
26%
18%
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Black
46%
36%
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White
20%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
This chart display the diversity score of West Chatham Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Chatham Middle School's ranking?
West Chatham Middle School is ranked #1903 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are West Chatham Middle School often compared to?
West Chatham Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coastal Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend West Chatham Middle School?
966 students attend West Chatham Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of West Chatham Middle School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Chatham Middle School?
West Chatham Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Chatham Middle School offer ?
West Chatham Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is West Chatham Middle School part of?
West Chatham Middle School is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 966 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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