Martha Puckett Middle School
Rank
: 4/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(912) 427-1061
Martha Puckett Middle School serves 548 students in grades 6-8.
Martha Puckett 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 33% (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 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Martha Puckett Middle School's student population of 548 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 548 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
Martha Puckett 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 Martha Puckett Middle School is 0.49, 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 | #1325 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 15% |
| Black | 20% | 37% |
| White | 68% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wayne County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Jesup Wayne County High School Math: 28% | Reading: 34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,497 student10
0.3 miles
1 Jacket Dr
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1088 0.3 9-12 1,497 - Jesup Bacon Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 30%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 751 students10
0.6 miles
1425 W Orange St
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1077 0.6 PK-5 751 - Jesup Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 36%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 567 students10
1.5 miles
1206 N 4th St
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1044 1.5 PK-5 567 - Jesup Jesup Elementary School Math: 36% | Reading: 37%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 735 students10
2.5 miles
1155 U.s. Hwy 301 South
Jesup, GA 31546
(912) 427-1033 2.5 PK-5 735 - Jesup Arthur Williams Middle School Math: 33% | Reading: 36%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 641 students10
3.3 miles
1175 S Us Highway 301
Jesup, GA 31546
(912) 427-1025 3.3 6-8 641
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