Atkinson County Middle School
Tel:
(912) 422-3267
Atkinson County Middle School serves 356 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Atkinson County Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Atkinson County Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Atkinson County Middle School's student population of 356 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 356 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Atkinson County Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Atkinson County Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1199 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 15% |
| Black | 16% | 37% |
| White | 44% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Atkinson County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Atkinson County Middle School is Atkinson County High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Coffee Middle School (15.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pearson Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pearson Atkinson County High School Grades: 9-12 | 488 students
0.2 miles
145 Rebel Ln
Pearson, GA 31642
(912) 422-3267 0.2 9-12 488 - Pearson Pearson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 670 students
1.2 miles
563 King St N
Pearson, GA 31642
(912) 422-3882 1.2 PK-5 670 - Douglas Satilla Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 612 students
9.8 miles
5325 Old Axson Rd
Douglas, GA 31535
(912) 384-2602 9.8 PK-5 612 - Willacoochee Willacoochee Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 185 students
12.0 miles
430 Vickers St S
Willacoochee, GA 31650
(912) 534-5302 12.0 PK-5 185
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