Stephenson Middle School
Tel:
(678)676-4402
- Stephenson Middle School serves 1,002 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
Stephenson Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Stephenson Middle School's student population of 1,002 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,002 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Stephenson Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Stephenson Middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1535 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 15% |
| Black | 96% | 37% |
| White | n/a | 40% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | DeKalb County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Stone Mountain Pine Ridge Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 665 students
0.3 miles
750 Pine Ridge Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(678)676-3402 0.3 PK-5 665 - Stone Mountain Stephenson High School Grades: 9-12 | 1601 students
0.6 miles
701 Stephenson Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(678)676-4202 0.6 9-12 1601 - Lithonia Princeton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 835 students
0.9 miles
1301 S Deshon Rd
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678)875-3002 0.9 PK-5 835 - Stone Mountain Wynbrooke Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 817 students
1.0 miles
440 Wicksbury Way
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(678)676-5002 1.0 PK-5 817 - Lithonia Shadow Rock Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 623 students
1.7 miles
1040 King Way Dr
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678)676-3902 1.7 PK-5 623
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