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#1374 of 2,268 schools in GA

Ashworth Middle School

Middle School · Gordon County · Calhoun, GA

A Gordon County middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

333 Newtown Rd NE, Calhoun, GA 30701

  • Math 33% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 38% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.8% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-9.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+4.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment5.5Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$12,922
Chronic Absenteeism27.1%

Students at Ashworth Middle School score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency33%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency38%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 54 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
33%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

81.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Ashworth Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average497/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,075

Median home value

$210,900

Median rent

$841/mo

College educated

20%

Homeownership

68.7%

Poverty rate

12%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Calhoun Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.04–62.0 mi926Compare →
Calhoun Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.97–82.3 mi627Compare →
Red Bud Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.66–84.8 mi789Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Gordon County

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#9 of 10
District spending per student
$12,922NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ashworth Middle School is listed in Gordon County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ashworth Middle School

Ashworth Middle School is a public middle school in Calhoun, GA, part of Gordon County, serving approximately 576 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,374 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ashworth Middle School

What grades does Ashworth Middle School serve?

Ashworth Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Ashworth Middle School?

Ashworth Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 576 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashworth Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ashworth Middle School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ashworth Middle School rank in GA?

Ashworth Middle School ranks #1,374 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Ashworth Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ashworth Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Ashworth Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ashworth Middle School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Ashworth Middle School a charter school?

No, Ashworth Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ashworth Middle School a Title I school?

No, Ashworth Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ashworth Middle School?

81.9% of students at Ashworth Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
576
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Gordon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.1%
Area population (ZIP 30701)
43,078
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
36.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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