Cartersville Middle School

825 Douthit Ferry Rd
Cartersville, GA 30120
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Cartersville Middle School serves 1,027 students in grades 6-8.
Cartersville Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,027 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in GA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 47% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Cartersville Middle School's student population of 1,027 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,027 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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School Rankings

Cartersville Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cartersville Middle School is 0.65, 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)
Overall Testing Rank
#395 out of 2168 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
20%
18%
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Black
19%
36%
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White
52%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Cartersville Middle School's ranking?
Cartersville Middle School is ranked #395 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Cartersville Middle School?
1,027 students attend Cartersville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Cartersville Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cartersville Middle School?
Cartersville Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cartersville Middle School offer ?
Cartersville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cartersville Middle School part of?
Cartersville Middle School is part of Cartersville City School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Last Day of the Semester (1/2 day)
December 19, 2023 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 02, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
April 03, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
April 04, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,027 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 47% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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