Jonesboro Middle School
Jonesboro Middle School serves 909 students in grades 6-8.
Jonesboro 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 14% (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 19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Jonesboro Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Jonesboro Middle School's student population of 909 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 909 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro Middle School is 0.47, 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 | #1971 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 15% |
| Black | 68% | 37% |
| White | 3% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clayton County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Jonesboro Middle School is Elite Scholars Academy School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Arnold Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Jonesboro Arnold Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 45%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 573 students10
0.1 miles
216 Stockbridge Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2800 0.1 PK-5 573 - Jonesboro Lee Street Elementary School Math: 23% | Reading: 19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 603 students10
0.3 miles
178 Lee St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2815 0.3 PK-5 603 - Jonesboro Elite Scholars Academy School Math: 72% | Reading: 81%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-12 | 624 students10
0.4 miles
7923 Fielder Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-2823 0.4 6-12 624 - Jonesboro Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 440 students10
0.4 miles
137 Spring St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 515-7601 0.4 6-12 440 - Jonesboro Suder Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 25%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 659 students10
0.7 miles
1400 Lake Jodeco Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2820 0.7 PK-5 659
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