Veterans Memorial Middle School vs. Richards Middle School
Should I attend Veterans Memorial Middle School or Richards 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
Veterans Memorial Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Richards Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 691 students in grades 6-8, Veterans Memorial 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 41% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 798 students in grades 6-8, Richards 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 45% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
691 students
798 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#845 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#332 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
215
266
Grade 7 Students
235
249
Grade 8 Students
241
283
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
8%
% Hispanic
17%
9%
% Black
32%
53%
% White
39%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
95%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
