Pine Grove Middle School
Rank
: 9/
Top 20%10
Tel:
(229) 219-3234
Pine Grove Middle School serves 764 students in grades 6-8.
Pine Grove Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Pine Grove Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Pine Grove Middle School's student population of 764 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 764 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pine Grove Middle School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Pine Grove Middle School is 0.63, 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 | #365 out of 2188 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 15% |
| Black | 29% | 37% |
| White | 53% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lowndes County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pine Grove Middle School is Valdosta High School (4.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Newbern Middle School (5.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pine Grove Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Valdosta Pine Grove Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 53%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 777 students10
1.1 miles
4175 River Rd
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 245-2297 1.1 PK-5 777 - Valdosta Dewar Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 53%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 745 students10
4.4 miles
3539 Mount Zion Church Rd
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 219-1370 4.4 PK-5 745 - Valdosta Valdosta High School Math: 29% | Reading: 32%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,117 students10
4.9 miles
3101 N Forrest St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8540 4.9 9-12 2,117 - Valdosta Sallas Mahone Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 1,155 student10
5.0 miles
3686 Lake Laurie Dr
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 333-8530 5 PK-5 1,155 - Valdosta Newbern Middle School Math: 16% | Reading: 17%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 843 students10
5.6 miles
2015 E Park Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8566 5.6 6-8 843
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