Needwood Middle School vs. Jane Macon Middle School
Should I attend Needwood Middle School or Jane Macon Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Needwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Jane Macon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 749 students in grades 6-8, Needwood Middle School ranks in the top 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 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 810 students in grades 6-8, Jane Macon Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
749 students
810 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#870 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#765 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
249
272
Grade 7 Students
256
268
Grade 8 Students
244
270
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
16%
14%
% Black
40%
38%
% White
36%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%