Serving 788 students in grades 6-8, Stephenson 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 17% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 788 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stephenson Middle School serves the eastern part of Stone Mountain, GA, covering an area of approximately 11.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 4.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stephenson Middle School's student population of 788 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
788 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
School Rankings
Stephenson 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 Stephenson Middle School is 0.30, 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
#1721 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
83%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
4%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Jaguars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephenson Middle School's ranking?
Stephenson Middle School is ranked #1721 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Stephenson Middle School often compared to?
Stephenson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lithonia Middle School, Chapel Hill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Stephenson Middle School?
788 students attend Stephenson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Stephenson Middle School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stephenson Middle School?
Stephenson Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stephenson Middle School offer ?
Stephenson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stephenson Middle School part of?
Stephenson Middle School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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