Coastal Middle School
Coastal Middle School serves 719 students in grades 6-8.
Coastal Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (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 41% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Coastal Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Coastal Middle School's student population of 719 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 719 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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School Comparison
Coastal Middle School is ranked within the top 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 Coastal Middle School is 0.58, 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 | #851 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 15% |
| Black | 25% | 37% |
| White | 60% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Savannah-Chatham County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Coastal Middle School is Islands High School (2.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Myers Middle School (3.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Marshpoint Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Savannah Marshpoint Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 45%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 845 students10
0.3 miles
135 Whitemarsh Island Rd
Savannah, GA 31410
(912) 395-4000 0.3 PK-5 845 - Savannah Howard Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 56%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 639 students10
2.8 miles
115 Wilmington Island Rd
Savannah, GA 31410
(912) 395-3925 2.8 PK-5 639 - Savannah Islands High School Math: 31% | Reading: 51%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,019 student10
2.8 miles
170 Whitemarsh Island Rd
Savannah, GA 31410
(912) 395-2000 2.8 9-12 1,019 - Savannah Johnson High School Math: 15% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 755 students10
2.8 miles
3012 Sunset Blvd
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 395-6400 2.8 9-12 755 - Savannah Savannah Early College High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 225 students10
2.8 miles
400 Pennsylvania Ave
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 395-2535 2.8 9-12 225
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