Wrens Middle School (Closed 2020)

101 Griffin St
Wrens, GA 30833
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 231 students in grades 6-8, Wrens 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 was 20% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 26% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
(18-19)
20%
44%
(18-19)
26%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
56%
36%
White
32%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% GA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% GA state average).
How many students attend Wrens Middle School?
231 students attend Wrens Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Wrens Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wrens Middle School?
Wrens Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wrens Middle School offer ?
Wrens Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wrens Middle School part of?
Wrens Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District.

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