Gardner-newman Middle School
Tel:
(706)883-1535
- Gardner-newman Middle School serves 921 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
Gardner-newman Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Gardner-newman Middle School's student population of 921 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 921 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gardner-newman Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gardner-newman Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #921 out of 2,174 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 15% |
| Black | 47% | 37% |
| White | 39% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Troup County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Gardner-newman Middle School is Callaway High School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bradfield Center - Ault Academy (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bradfield Center - Ault Academy (2.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hogansville Callaway High School Grades: 9-12 | 866 students
2.2 miles
221 Whitfield Rd
Hogansville, GA 30230
(706)845-2070 2.2 9-12 866 - Lagrange Bradfield Center - Ault Academy Special Education School
Grades: 6-12 | 36 students
2.8 miles
1022 E Depot St
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706)884-1717 2.8 6-12 36 - Lagrange Franklin Forest Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 729 students
2.9 miles
1 Scholar Ln
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706)845-7556 2.9 PK-5 729 - Lagrange Lagrange High School Grades: 9-12 | 1276 students
3.1 miles
516 N Greenwood St
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706)883-1590 3.1 9-12 1276 - Lagrange Callaway Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 867 students
3.3 miles
2200 Hammett Rd
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706)845-2059 3.3 PK-5 867
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