Serving 261 students in grades 6-8, Coan 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 was 82% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 94% (which was equal to the Georgia state average of 94%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
261 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)82%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)94%
94%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
97%
36%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% GA state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 94% GA state average).
How many students attend Coan Middle School?
261 students attend Coan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Coan Middle School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coan Middle School?
Coan Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coan Middle School offer ?
Coan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Coan Middle School part of?
Coan Middle School is part of Atlanta Public Schools School District.
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