Stephenson Middle School
Stephenson Middle School serves 943 students in grades 6-8.
Stephenson Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (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 24% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Stephenson Middle School's student population of 943 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 943 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 64 teachers |
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School Comparison
Stephenson Middle School is ranked within the bottom 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 Stephenson Middle School is 0.13, 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 | #1791 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 15% |
| Black | 93% | 37% |
| White | 1% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dekalb County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Stephenson Middle School is Stephenson High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Redan Middle School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pine Ridge Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Stone Mountain Pine Ridge Elementary School Math: 16% | Reading: 19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 645 students10
0.3 miles
750 Pine Ridge Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(678) 676-3402 0.3 PK-5 645 - Stone Mountain Stephenson High School Math: 23% | Reading: 25%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,576 student10
0.6 miles
701 Stephenson Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(678) 676-4202 0.6 9-12 1,576 - Lithonia Princeton Elementary School Math: 24% | Reading: 25%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 847 students10
0.9 miles
1301 S Deshon Rd
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 875-3002 0.9 PK-5 847 - Stone Mountain Wynbrooke Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 797 students10
1.0 miles
440 Wicksbury Way
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(678) 676-5002 1 PK-5 797 - Lithonia Shadow Rock Elementary School Math: 14% | Reading: 16%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 605 students10
1.7 miles
1040 King Way Dr
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-3902 1.7 PK-5 605
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