Druid Hills Middle School
Druid Hills Middle School serves 929 students in grades 6-8.
Druid Hills 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 40% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher 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 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Druid Hills Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Druid Hills Middle School's student population of 929 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 929 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 70 teachers |
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School Comparison
Druid Hills 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 Druid Hills 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 | #878 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 12% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 15% |
| Black | 47% | 37% |
| White | 25% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dekalb County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Druid Hills Middle School is Lakeside High School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Atlanta Area School For The Deaf (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Laurel Ridge Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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1215 Balsam Dr
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1.1 miles
3169 Hollywood Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
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1.4 miles
3590 Lavista Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-2502 1.4 PK-5 429 - Atlanta Oak Grove Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 68%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 534 students10
1.6 miles
1857 Oak Grove Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-7402 1.6 PK-5 534
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