South Paulding Middle School
Rank
: 6/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(770) 445-8500
South Paulding Middle School serves 462 students in grades 6-8.
South Paulding 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 43% (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 35% (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 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
South Paulding Middle School's student population of 462 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 462 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
South Paulding 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 South Paulding 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 | #1021 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 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 | 9% | 15% |
| Black | 15% | 37% |
| White | 71% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 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 | 35% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Paulding County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to South Paulding Middle School is South Paulding High School (3.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Irma C. Austin Middle School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is New Georgia Elementary School (1.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Villa Rica New Georgia Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 306 students10
1.6 miles
5800 Mulberry Rock Rd
Villa Rica, GA 30180
(770) 445-3597 1.6 K-5 306 - Dallas Nebo Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 35%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 689 students10
1.7 miles
2843 Nebo Rd
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 443-8777 1.7 PK-5 689 - Douglasville Irma C. Austin Middle School Math: 52% | Reading: 36%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 927 students10
2.7 miles
3490 Ridge Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 942-0316 2.7 6-8 927 - Douglasville Connie Dugan Elementary School Math: 34% | Reading: 32%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 727 students10
3.2 miles
1362 Winn Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 949-5261 3.2 PK-5 727 - Douglasville South Paulding High School Math: 34% | Reading: 38%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,864 student10
3.2 miles
1364 Winn Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 949-9221 3.2 9-12 1,864
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