Serving 257 students in grades 6-8, Harper-archer 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 was 2% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
257 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)2%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
20%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
93%
36%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% GA state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% GA state average).
How many students attend Harper-archer Middle School?
257 students attend Harper-archer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Harper-archer Middle School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harper-archer Middle School?
Harper-archer Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harper-archer Middle School offer ?
Harper-archer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Harper-archer Middle School part of?
Harper-archer Middle School is part of Atlanta Public Schools.
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