Whitewater Middle School
Whitewater Middle School serves 885 students in grades 6-8.
Whitewater Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (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 66% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Whitewater Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Whitewater Middle School's student population of 885 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 885 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 66 teachers |
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School Comparison
Whitewater Middle School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Whitewater Middle School is 0.54, 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 | #223 out of 2188 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 15% |
| Black | 21% | 37% |
| White | 64% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fayette County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Whitewater Middle School is Whitewater High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Rising Starr Middle School (4.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sara Harp Minter Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Fayetteville Whitewater High School Math: 61% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 1,478 student10
0.8 miles
100 Wildcat Way
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-3935 0.8 9-12 1,478 - Fayetteville Sara Harp Minter Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 66%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 752 students10
0.9 miles
1650 Highway 85 S
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 716-3910 0.9 PK-5 752 - Fayetteville Inman Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 53%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 646 students10
3.4 miles
677 Inman Rd
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-3565 3.4 PK-5 646 - Peachtree City Braelinn Elementary School Math: 80% | Reading: 79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 526 students10
3.8 miles
975 Robinson Rd
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-5410 3.8 PK-5 526 - Peachtree City Oak Grove Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 63%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 519 students10
3.8 miles
101 Crosstown Dr
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3260 3.8 PK-5 519
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