M. D. Roberts Middle School
- M. D. Roberts Middle School serves 964 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 41% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
M. D. Roberts 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 1%)
School Overview
- M. D. Roberts Middle School's student population of 964 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 964 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- M. D. Roberts Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of M. D. Roberts Middle School is 0.41, 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 | #675 out of 2,174 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 5% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 15% |
| Black | 76% | 37% |
| White | 3% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clayton County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to M. D. Roberts Middle School is Jonesboro High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jonesboro Middle School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Arnold Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jonesboro Arnold Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 541 students
1.2 miles
216 Stockbridge Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770)473-2800 1.2 PK-5 541 - Jonesboro Jonesboro Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 901 students
1.3 miles
1308 Arnold St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678)610-4331 1.3 6-8 901 - Jonesboro Suder Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 742 students
1.3 miles
1400 Lake Jodeco Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770)473-2820 1.3 PK-5 742 - Jonesboro James Jackson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1051 students
1.6 miles
7711 Mount Zion Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678)610-4401 1.6 PK-5 1051 - Jonesboro Jonesboro High School Grades: 9-12 | 1376 students
1.6 miles
7728 Mount Zion Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770)473-2855 1.6 9-12 1376
School Reviews
| 3 So far so good. - Posted by Parent - Terry |
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