Serving 937 students in grades 7-8, Rome Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 937 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rome Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Rome, GA, spanning approximately 32.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 7.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rome Middle School's student population of 937 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
937 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rome Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rome Middle School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1245 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2011–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rome Middle School's ranking?
Rome Middle School is ranked #1245 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Rome Middle School often compared to?
Rome Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coosa Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Rome Middle School?
937 students attend Rome Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Rome Middle School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rome Middle School?
Rome Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rome Middle School offer ?
Rome Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rome Middle School part of?
Rome Middle School is part of Rome City School District.
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