M. D. Roberts Middle School
M. D. Roberts Middle School serves 939 students in grades 6-8.
M. D. Roberts Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (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 46% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than 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
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 20%)
School Overview
M. D. Roberts Middle School's student population of 939 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 939 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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School Comparison
M. D. Roberts Middle School is ranked within the top 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 M. D. Roberts Middle School is 0.43, 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 | #844 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 15% |
| Black | 74% | 37% |
| White | 3% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 9% | 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 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 (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
1.2 miles
216 Stockbridge Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2800 1.2 PK-5 573 - Jonesboro Jonesboro Middle School Math: 14% | Reading: 19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 909 students10
1.3 miles
1308 Arnold St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 610-4331 1.3 6-8 909 - Jonesboro Suder Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 25%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 659 students10
1.3 miles
1400 Lake Jodeco Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2820 1.3 PK-5 659 - Jonesboro James Jackson Elementary School Math: 34% | Reading: 34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 1,074 student10
1.6 miles
7711 Mount Zion Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 610-4401 1.6 PK-5 1,074 - Jonesboro Jonesboro High School Math: 20% | Reading: 26%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,343 student10
1.6 miles
7728 Mount Zion Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2855 1.6 9-12 1,343
School Reviews
| 5 I love this school. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Serenitu |
| 5 A very good school... and they are only middle school that will be offering 3 high school classes.... Awesome..... - Posted by Parent - Mrs.Jones |
| 2 It can be okay.. but not always. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Unknown |
| 3 So far so good. - Posted by Parent - Terry |
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