Blackmon Road Middle School
Blackmon Road Middle School serves 642 students in grades 6-8.
Blackmon Road Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Blackmon Road Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Blackmon Road Middle School's student population of 642 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 642 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
Blackmon Road Middle School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Blackmon Road Middle School is 0.69, which is equal to 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 | #361 out of 2188 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 13% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 15% |
| Black | 28% | 37% |
| White | 46% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Muscogee County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Blackmon Road Middle School is Shaw High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Midland Middle School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Eagle Ridge Academy (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Columbus Eagle Ridge Academy Math: 50% | Reading: 51%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 749 students10
0.5 miles
7601 Schomburg Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 569-3746 0.5 PK-5 749 - Columbus Shaw High School Math: 20% | Reading: 37%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,251 student10
0.7 miles
7579 Raider Way
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 569-3638 0.7 9-12 1,251 - Midland Midland Middle School Math: 33% | Reading: 31%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 413 students10
1.7 miles
6990 Warm Springs Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-3673 1.7 6-8 413 - Columbus Veterans Memorial Middle School Math: 55% | Reading: 50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 586 students10
1.8 miles
2008 Old Guard Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-3203 1.8 6-8 586 - Columbus North Columbus Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 755 students10
2.0 miles
2006 Old Guard Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-3183 2 K-5 755
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