Red Bud Middle School
Red Bud Middle School serves 837 students in grades 6-8.
Red Bud Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Red Bud Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Red Bud Middle School's student population of 837 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 837 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 59 teachers |
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School Comparison
Red Bud Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Red Bud Middle School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1029 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 15% |
| Black | 1% | 37% |
| White | 86% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gordon County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Red Bud Middle School is Gordon Central High School (5.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ashworth Middle School (4.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Red Bud Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Calhoun Red Bud Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 26%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 571 students10
1.4 miles
4151 Red Bud Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-2111 1.4 PK-5 571 - Calhoun Ashworth Middle School Math: 40% | Reading: 37%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 650 students10
4.9 miles
333 Newtown Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-9545 4.9 6-8 650 - Calhoun Gordon Central High School Math: 41% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 874 students10
5.0 miles
335 Warrior Path Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-7391 5 9-12 874 - Calhoun Sonoraville Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 40%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 676 students10
5.3 miles
7320 Fairmount Hwy Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5302 5.3 PK-5 676 - Calhoun Sonoraville High School Math: 54% | Reading: 44%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,150 student10
5.3 miles
7340 Fairmount Hwy Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-0320 5.3 9-12 1,150
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