Spirit Creek Middle School

115 Dolphin Way
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 597 students in grades 6-8, Spirit Creek 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 4% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 597 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Spirit Creek Middle School's student population of 597 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
597 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Spirit Creek 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 Spirit Creek Middle School is 0.31, 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)
#2072 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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4%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Spirit Creek Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
12%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Spirit Creek Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Spirit Creek Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
5%
18%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Spirit Creek Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
83%
36%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Spirit Creek Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
6%
37%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Spirit Creek Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in GA.
0.31
This chart display the diversity score of Spirit Creek Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Spirit Creek Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Spirit Creek Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spirit Creek Middle School's ranking?
Spirit Creek Middle School is ranked #2072 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Spirit Creek Middle School often compared to?
Spirit Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hephzibah Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Spirit Creek Middle School?
597 students attend Spirit Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Spirit Creek Middle School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spirit Creek Middle School?
Spirit Creek Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spirit Creek Middle School offer ?
Spirit Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Spirit Creek Middle School part of?
Spirit Creek Middle School is part of Richmond County School District.

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School Reviews

1   11/2/2017
I don`t like this school because there are bullies in this school and I`m tired of it
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Javon heath
5   4/15/2016
Spirit Creek Middle School has made many changes over the last three years. The focus is on academics and there is currently a STEM program. Dr. Shepard is always visible and returns calls quickly. She cares about the students and has high expectations for teachers. She has cleaned up the school.
- Posted by Parent - shepa

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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