Palmer Middle School vs. Lovinggood Middle School
Should I attend Palmer Middle School or Lovinggood 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
Palmer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Lovinggood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 856 students in grades 6-8, Palmer Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 39% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 1,260 students in grades 6-8, Lovinggood Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than 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
856 students
1,260 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
75 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#471 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#389 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
56%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
256
395
Grade 7 Students
310
414
Grade 8 Students
290
451
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
24%
15%
% Black
28%
34%
% White
36%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
