West Laurens Middle School
West Laurens Middle School serves 965 students in grades 6-8.
West Laurens Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
West Laurens Middle School's student population of 965 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 965 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 64 teachers |
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School Comparison
West Laurens Middle School is ranked within the top 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 West Laurens Middle School is 0.47, 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 | #698 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 15% |
| Black | 23% | 37% |
| White | 69% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Laurens County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to West Laurens Middle School is Dublin High School (3.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Moore Street Facility (3.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Dublin Dublin High School Math: 12% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 616 students10
3.7 miles
1127 Hillcrest Pkwy
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8040 3.7 9-12 616 - Dublin Moore Street Facility Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 46 students10
3.9 miles
1405 W Moore St
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8400 3.9 6-12 46 - Dexter West Laurens High School Math: 57% | Reading: 45%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,196 student10
4.6 miles
3692 Ga Highway 257
Dexter, GA 31019
(478) 875-1000 4.6 9-12 1,196 - Dublin Hillcrest Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 525 students10
4.7 miles
1100 Edgewood Dr
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8200 4.7 PK-4 525 - Dublin Susie Dasher Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 583 students10
4.7 miles
911 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8250 4.7 PK-4 583
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