Washington Middle School
Washington Middle School serves 667 students in grades 6-8.
Washington 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 22% (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 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Washington Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Washington Middle School's student population of 667 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 667 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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School Comparison
Washington 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 Washington Middle School is 0.65, 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 | #1794 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 15% |
| Black | 47% | 37% |
| White | 29% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grady County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Washington Middle School is Cairo High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Whigham Elementary School (6.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Northside Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Cairo Northside Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 414 students10
1.2 miles
985 1st St Nw
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-2422 1.2 PK-5 414 - Cairo Southside Elementary School Math: 21% | Reading: 22%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 645 students10
1.2 miles
491 3rd St Se
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-3723 1.2 PK-5 645 - Cairo Cairo High School Charter School
Math: 18% | Reading: 23%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,226 student10
1.4 miles
455 5th St Se
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-2222 1.4 9-12 1,226 - Cairo Eastside Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 16%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 678 students10
2.4 miles
1201 20th St Ne
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-8441 2.4 PK-5 678 - Whigham Whigham Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 32%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 498 students10
6.1 miles
211 W Broad Ave
Whigham, GA 39897
(229) 762-4167 6.1 PK-8 498
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