Pine Grove Middle School
Tel:
(229)219-3234
- Pine Grove Middle School serves 750 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 57% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 52% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
School Overview
- Pine Grove Middle School's student population of 750 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 750 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Pine Grove Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Pine Grove Middle School is 0.60, 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 | #350 out of 2,174 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 15% |
| Black | 31% | 37% |
| White | 55% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lowndes County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Valdosta Pine Grove Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 779 students
1.1 miles
4175 River Rd
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229)245-2297 1.1 PK-5 779 - Valdosta Dewar Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 711 students
4.4 miles
3539 Mount Zion Church Rd
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229)219-1370 4.4 PK-5 711 - Valdosta Valdosta High School Grades: 9-12 | 2103 students
4.9 miles
3101 N Forrest St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229)333-8540 4.9 9-12 2103 - Valdosta Sallas Mahone Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1136 students
5.0 miles
3686 Lake Laurie Dr
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229)333-8530 5.0 PK-5 1136 - Valdosta Newbern Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 791 students
5.6 miles
2015 E Park Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229)333-8566 5.6 6-8 791
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