Rising Starr Middle School
Rising Starr Middle School serves 891 students in grades 6-8.
Rising Starr Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (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 75% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Rising Starr Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Rising Starr Middle School's student population of 891 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 891 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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School Comparison
Rising Starr Middle School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Rising Starr Middle School is 0.47, 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 | #63 out of 2188 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 15% |
| Black | 9% | 37% |
| White | 72% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fayette County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Rising Starr Middle School is Starrs Mill High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Booth Middle School (3.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Peeples Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Fayetteville Starrs Mill High School Math: 80% | Reading: 80%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 1,413 student10
0.1 miles
193 Panther Path
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 486-2710 0.1 9-12 1,413 - Fayetteville Peeples Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 66%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 709 students10
0.2 miles
153 Panther Path
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 486-2734 0.2 PK-5 709 - Peachtree City Braelinn Elementary School Math: 80% | Reading: 79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 526 students10
3.0 miles
975 Robinson Rd
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-5410 3 PK-5 526 - Peachtree City Oak Grove Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 63%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 519 students10
3.2 miles
101 Crosstown Dr
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3260 3.2 PK-5 519 - Fayetteville Sara Harp Minter Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 66%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 752 students10
3.3 miles
1650 Highway 85 S
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 716-3910 3.3 PK-5 752
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