Serving 555 students in grades 6-8, Lovejoy 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
555 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1731 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
22%
18%
Black
73%
36%
White
1%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lovejoy Middle School's ranking?
Lovejoy Middle School is ranked #1731 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Lovejoy Middle School?
555 students attend Lovejoy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Lovejoy Middle School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lovejoy Middle School?
Lovejoy Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lovejoy Middle School offer ?
Lovejoy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lovejoy Middle School part of?
Lovejoy Middle School is part of Clayton County School District.
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