Russell Middle School
Russell Middle School serves 934 students in grades 6-8.
Russell 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 top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 44%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Russell Middle School's student population of 934 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
934 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Russell Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,196 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Russell Middle School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#841 out of 2196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
4%

Hispanic
16%
15%

Black
13%
37%

White
62%
40%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 6/20/2012
This is one of the best schools in the state of Georgia, and the U.S. The teachers truly care about each individual student, and the students enjoy going to this school. (Which is remarkable since it is a middle school). It has a very diverse student body, and the teachers are top-notch highly skilled educators. Seeing as though, the district is just outside of Clarke County and the University of Georgia, the teachers, students, and staff are very professional and looking for new ways to engage the students of the twenty-first century.
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