Serving 1,173 students in grades 6-8, Tucker 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 23% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (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 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,173 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tucker Middle School serves the northern part of its school district in Tucker, GA, covering an area of approximately 18.1 square miles. Most students typically reside within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 5.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tucker Middle School's student population of 1,173 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,173 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tucker 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 Tucker Middle School is 0.67, 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
#1398 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
49%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.5%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tucker Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tucker Middle School's ranking?
Tucker Middle School is ranked #1398 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Tucker Middle School often compared to?
Tucker Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stone Mountain Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Tucker Middle School?
1,173 students attend Tucker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Tucker Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tucker Middle School?
Tucker Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tucker Middle School offer ?
Tucker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tucker Middle School part of?
Tucker Middle School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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