Long Cane Middle School
Long Cane Middle School serves 1,021 students in grades 6-8.
Long Cane 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 37% (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 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Long Cane Middle School's student population of 1,021 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,021 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 61 teachers |
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School Comparison
Long Cane 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 Long Cane Middle School is 0.56, 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 | #1323 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 15% |
| Black | 36% | 37% |
| White | 56% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Troup County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Long Cane Middle School is Troup County High School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bradfield Center - Ault Academy (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Long Cane Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lagrange Long Cane Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 40%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 514 students10
0.0 miles
238 Long Cane Rd
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-7948 0 PK-5 514 - Lagrange Berta Weathersbee Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 335 students10
1.5 miles
1200 Forrest Ave
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 883-1570 1.5 PK-5 335 - Lagrange Whitesville Road Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 20%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 537 students10
1.5 miles
1700 Whitesville Rd
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-7968 1.5 PK-5 537 - Lagrange Ethel W. Kight Elementary School Math: 25% | Reading: 18%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 620 students10
1.9 miles
75 Gordon Rd
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-7943 1.9 PK-5 620 - Lagrange Troup County High School Math: 30% | Reading: 36%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,311 student10
2.2 miles
1920 Hamilton Rd
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 812-7957 2.2 9-12 1,311
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