The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 69% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 82% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 90%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
271 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)69%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)82%
90%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
11%
Black
(09-10)100%
37%
White
(09-10)n/a
45%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
97%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% GA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 90% GA state average).
How many students attend Turner Middle School?
271 students attend Turner Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Turner Middle School students are Black.
What grades does Turner Middle School offer ?
Turner Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Turner Middle School part of?
Turner Middle School is part of Atlanta Public Schools.
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