Cedar Grove Middle School

2300 Wildcat Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Cedar Grove Middle School serves 767 students in grades 6-8.
Cedar Grove 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 bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 767 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in GA
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cedar Grove Middle School's student population of 767 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
767 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Cedar Grove Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Cedar Grove Middle School is 0.10, 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
#1926 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
18%
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Black
95%
36%
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White
n/a
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.10
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cedar Grove Middle School's ranking?
Cedar Grove Middle School is ranked #1926 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Cedar Grove Middle School?
767 students attend Cedar Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Cedar Grove Middle School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Grove Middle School?
Cedar Grove Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cedar Grove Middle School offer ?
Cedar Grove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cedar Grove Middle School part of?
Cedar Grove Middle School is part of Dekalb County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 767 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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