Arnold Middle School

2011 51st St
Columbus, GA 31904
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 623 students in grades 6-8, Arnold 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 22% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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: 623 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Arnold Middle School's student population of 623 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
623 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Arnold 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 Arnold Middle School is 0.69, 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)
#1625 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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12%
36%
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22%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
26%
18%
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Black
45%
36%
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White
20%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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0.69
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
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 Arnold Middle School's ranking?
Arnold Middle School is ranked #1625 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Arnold Middle School often compared to?
Arnold Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Columbus Magnet Academy, Double Churches Middle School, Fort 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 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Arnold Middle School?
623 students attend Arnold Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Arnold Middle School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arnold Middle School?
Arnold Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Arnold Middle School offer ?
Arnold Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Arnold Middle School part of?
Arnold Middle School is part of Muscogee County School District.

School Reviews

5   2/26/2018
I haven`t been there before,but based on others opinions and the schools opinion,Ithink it would a great school for me to go to......since I didn`t make it into Richards..Hopeful their opinion of Arnold is right.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - DeAmbri
5   12/11/2012
we have amazing teacher who are determined to make sure each and every student is taught to its fullest capabilities. we have chorus, band, and orchestra. we have an oustanding art teacher mrs. wright. we have a dominating basketball team girls! soccer as well and volleyball! we have other extracurricular classes that are enjoyable as well such as technolgy, drama, pe, healthcare science where we play the role as if we were in a real hospital. Every tuesday before school we have a bible study where you attend there instead of breakfeast called RAMS FOR CHRIST and we talk about god and worship himto the fullest and then one of the rams pray and then we eat donuts and go to class, filled with the knnowledge of the lord. We also offer communications class, business and computer science and much more you just HAVE to go to ama and become a ram to d some of the things we enjoy at ama. AMA takes students who shows good grades, behavior, and charcter to a thing called eyoe( end of the year extraganza)m where we go to double churches swimmimg pool to go swimmimg while others are at school. we also go skating on ICE if we read a million and/or over million. we also have another thing called crct celebration where the ENTIRE school outside is filled with bouncy houses and face painting and other carnival outings. but come join the fun an become a official ram at ARNOLD MAGNET ACADMEY ! HOORAY ! Our girls have won 30 games in a row with no lost and this year we will make it 45 ! we also have came in the top 5 in the crct scores out of all middle schools in the county and this year we are DETERMINED to become 1 . because that is what rams do and we are absolutley proud. i am a formal ram myself in the 7th grade and i was there for 6th grade and will attend for 8th and i know in my heart that we are the best of the best.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - jaqua

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 623 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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