J. R. Trippe Middle School
Tel:
(912)537-3813
- J. R. Trippe Middle School serves 516 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 31% (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 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
J. R. Trippe Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- J. R. Trippe Middle School's student population of 516 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 516 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- J. R. Trippe Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of J. R. Trippe Middle School is 0.60, 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 | #1193 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 15% |
| Black | 48% | 37% |
| White | 41% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vidalia City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to J. R. Trippe Middle School is Vidalia Comprehensive High School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Toombs County Middle School (6.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is J. D. Dickerson Primary School (1.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Vidalia Vidalia Comprehensive High School Grades: 9-12 | 732 students
1.7 miles
1001 North St W
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912)537-7931 1.7 9-12 732 - Vidalia J. D. Dickerson Primary School Grades: PK-1 | 524 students
1.9 miles
800 North St E
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912)537-3421 1.9 PK-1 524 - Vidalia Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School Grades: 2-5 | 762 students
2.7 miles
205 Waters Dr
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912)537-4755 2.7 2-5 762 - Lyons Lyons Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 582 students
5.8 miles
600 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912)526-8391 5.8 PK-2 582 - Lyons Toombs County High School Grades: 9-12 | 850 students
5.8 miles
500 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912)526-4286 5.8 9-12 850
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