Sandy Springs Middle School
Sandy Springs Middle School serves 909 students in grades 6-8.
Sandy Springs Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Sandy Springs Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Sandy Springs Middle School's student population of 909 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 909 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 70 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sandy Springs 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 Sandy Springs Middle School is 0.67, 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 | #1074 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 15% |
| Black | 47% | 37% |
| White | 19% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fulton County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sandy Springs Middle School is North Springs High School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Amana Academy School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Dunwoody Springs Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
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(470) 254-4060 1.2 PK-5 581 - Atlanta Ison Springs Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 29%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 684 students10
1.4 miles
8261 Ison Rd
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(470) 254-4020 1.4 PK-5 684 - Roswell Jackson Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 31%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 657 students10
1.6 miles
1400 Martin Rd
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(770) 594-5290 1.6 PK-5 657 - Roswell River Eves Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 58%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 625 students10
2.0 miles
9000 Eves Rd
Roswell, GA 30076
(470) 254-4550 2 PK-5 625 - Alpharetta Amana Academy School Charter School
Math: 61% | Reading: 62%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-8 | 699 students10
2.2 miles
285 S Main St
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(678) 624-0989 2.2 K-8 699
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