Serving 963 students in grades 6-8, Gardner-newman 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 is 23% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 963 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gardner-Newman Middle School serves the northwest part of Lagrange, GA, covering an attendance area of approximately 122.4 square miles. Most families live within a 10-15 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 15.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gardner-newman Middle School's student population of 963 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
963 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
'We will clarify what students need to learn.'
School Rankings
Gardner-newman Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gardner-newman Middle School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1522 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
46%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
4%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mustangs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gardner-newman Middle School's ranking?
Gardner-newman Middle School is ranked #1522 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Gardner-newman Middle School often compared to?
Gardner-newman Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Long Cane Middle School, Callaway Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Gardner-newman Middle School?
963 students attend Gardner-newman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Gardner-newman Middle School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gardner-newman Middle School?
Gardner-newman Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gardner-newman Middle School offer ?
Gardner-newman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gardner-newman Middle School part of?
Gardner-newman Middle School is part of Troup County School District.
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