Rising Starr Middle School vs. Whitewater Middle School
Should I attend Rising Starr Middle School or Whitewater 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
Rising Starr Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Whitewater Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 944 students in grades 6-8, Rising Starr Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (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 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 903 students in grades 6-8, Whitewater Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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
944 students
903 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
67 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#42 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#180 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
65%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
311
265
Grade 7 Students
305
287
Grade 8 Students
328
351
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
11%
% Black
10%
22%
% White
68%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%