Martha Puckett Middle School
Tel:
(912)427-1061
- Martha Puckett Middle School serves 592 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
School Overview
- Martha Puckett Middle School's student population of 592 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 592 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Martha Puckett Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Martha Puckett Middle School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. 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 | #1358 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 41% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 15% |
| Black | 19% | 37% |
| White | 69% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wayne County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Martha Puckett Middle School is Wayne County High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Arthur Williams Middle School (3.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bacon Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jesup Wayne County High School Grades: 9-12 | 1511 students
0.3 miles
1 Jacket Dr
Jesup, GA 31545
(912)427-1088 0.3 9-12 1511 - Jesup Bacon Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 796 students
0.6 miles
1425 W Orange St
Jesup, GA 31545
(912)427-1077 0.6 PK-5 796 - Jesup Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 550 students
1.5 miles
710 W Pine St
Jesup, GA 31545
(912)427-1044 1.5 PK-5 550 - Jesup Jesup Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 781 students
2.5 miles
1155 U.s. Hwy 301 South
Jesup, GA 31546
(912)427-1033 2.5 PK-5 781 - Jesup Arthur Williams Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 654 students
3.3 miles
1175 S Us Highway 301
Jesup, GA 31546
(912)427-1025 3.3 6-8 654
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