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#2263 of 2,268 schools in GA
Ballard Hudson Middle School
Middle School · Bibb County · Macon, GA
A Bibb County middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1070 Anthony Rd, Macon, GA 31204
- Math 4% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 14% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ballard Hudson Middle School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 64 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 9% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ballard Hudson 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High5,147/100K
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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
$38,478
Median home value
$123,700
Median rent
$917/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
44.3%
Poverty rate
34%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Magnet Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 582 | Compare → |
| Bethany Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 1.8 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Georgia Academy for the BlindEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Price AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 2.3 mi | 15 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Bibb County
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #34 of 34
- District spending per student
- $14,316NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ballard Hudson Middle School is listed in Bibb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ballard Hudson Middle School
Ballard Hudson Middle School is a public middle school in Macon, GA, part of Bibb County, serving approximately 644 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,263 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ballard Hudson Middle School
What grades does Ballard Hudson Middle School serve?
Ballard Hudson Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ballard Hudson Middle School?
Ballard Hudson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 644 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ballard Hudson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ballard Hudson 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 Ballard Hudson Middle School rank in GA?
Ballard Hudson Middle School ranks #2,263 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Ballard Hudson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ballard Hudson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.0 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 Ballard Hudson Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ballard Hudson Middle School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ballard Hudson Middle School a charter school?
No, Ballard Hudson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ballard Hudson Middle School a Title I school?
No, Ballard Hudson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ballard Hudson Middle School?
87.3% of students at Ballard Hudson 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
- 644
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Bibb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.1%
- Phone
- (478) 779-3390
- Area population (ZIP 31204)
- 32,730
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
Official sources & links
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 31204; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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