J. R. Trippe Middle School
J. R. Trippe Middle School serves 547 students in grades 6-8.
J. R. Trippe Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
J. R. Trippe Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
J. R. Trippe Middle School's student population of 547 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 547 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
J. R. Trippe Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of J. R. Trippe Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1577 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 15% |
| Black | 49% | 37% |
| White | 41% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vidalia City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Vidalia Vidalia Comprehensive High School Math: 33% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 703 students10
1.7 miles
1001 North St W
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-7931 1.7 9-12 703 - Vidalia J. D. Dickerson Primary School Grades: PK-1 | 505 students
1.9 miles
800 North St E
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-3421 1.9 PK-1 505 - Vidalia Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 35%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 2-5 | 779 students10
2.7 miles
205 Waters Dr
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-4755 2.7 2-5 779 - Lyons Lyons Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 571 students
5.8 miles
600 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8391 5.8 PK-2 571 - Lyons Toombs County High School Math: 12% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 810 students10
5.8 miles
500 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-4286 5.8 9-12 810
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