Pelham City Middle School

209 Mathewson Ave Sw
Pelham, GA 31779
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 315 students in grades 6-8, Pelham City Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pelham City Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Pelham City Middle School's student population of 315 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
315 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Pelham City Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pelham City Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (GA)
#1801 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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7%
36%
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22%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
9%
18%
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Black
58%
36%
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White
31%
37%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
14%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pelham City Middle School's ranking?
Pelham City Middle School is ranked #1801 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Pelham City Middle School?
315 students attend Pelham City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Pelham City Middle School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pelham City Middle School?
Pelham City Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pelham City Middle School offer ?
Pelham City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pelham City Middle School part of?
Pelham City Middle School is part of Pelham City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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