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Bagley Middle School

Middle School · Murray County · Chatsworth, GA

A Murray County middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 40, Chatsworth, GA 30705

  • Math 36% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-6.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.8 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$12,593
Chronic Absenteeism35%

Students at Bagley Middle School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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

78.3%

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 Bagley 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average655/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chatsworth), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$68,519

Median home value

$179,300

Median rent

$827/mo

College educated

12.9%

Homeownership

74.6%

Poverty rate

12.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30705; 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

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gladden Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.87–83.6 mi505Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Murray County

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#9 of 11
District spending per student
$12,593NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Bagley Middle School

Bagley Middle School is a public middle school in Chatsworth, GA, part of Murray County, serving approximately 466 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,619 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bagley Middle School

What grades does Bagley Middle School serve?

Bagley Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Bagley Middle School?

Bagley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 466 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Bagley Middle School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bagley Middle School rank in GA?

Bagley Middle School ranks #1,619 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Bagley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bagley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Bagley Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bagley Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bagley Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Bagley Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

78.3% of students at Bagley 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
7th – 8th
Enrollment
466
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Murray County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.0%
Area population (ZIP 30705)
33,078
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
38.9
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 30705; 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

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