Grovetown Middle School serves 1,091 students in grades 6-8.
Grovetown Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,091 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grovetown Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Grovetown Middle School's student population of 1,091 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,091 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grovetown Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Grovetown Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#977 out of 2168 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
18%
18%
Black
40%
36%
White
31%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grovetown Middle School's ranking?
Grovetown Middle School is ranked #977 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Grovetown Middle School?
1,091 students attend Grovetown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Grovetown Middle School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grovetown Middle School?
Grovetown Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grovetown Middle School offer ?
Grovetown Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Grovetown Middle School part of?
Grovetown Middle School is part of Columbia County School District.
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