Edwards Middle School
Edwards Middle School serves 968 students in grades 6-8.
Edwards 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (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 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Edwards Middle School's student population of 968 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 968 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 69 teachers |
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School Comparison
Edwards Middle School is ranked within the bottom 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 Edwards Middle School is 0.57, 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 | #1479 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 15% |
| Black | 60% | 37% |
| White | 8% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rockdale County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Edwards Middle School is Heritage High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Memorial Middle School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sims Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Conyers Sims Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 537 students10
0.9 miles
1821 Walker Rd Sw
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 922-0666 0.9 PK-5 537 - Conyers Heritage High School Math: 27% | Reading: 41%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,776 student10
1.1 miles
2400 Granade Rd Sw
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-5428 1.1 9-12 1,776 - Conyers Honey Creek Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 610 students10
1.8 miles
700 Honey Creek Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-5706 1.8 PK-5 610 - Conyers Flat Shoals Elementary School Math: 36% | Reading: 36%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 711 students10
2.6 miles
1455 Flat Shoals Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 483-5136 2.6 PK-5 711 - Conyers Memorial Middle School Math: 25% | Reading: 29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 819 students10
2.9 miles
3205 Underwood Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 922-0139 2.9 6-8 819
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