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#920 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 41% in state
Berrien Middle School
Middle School · Berrien County · Nashville, GA
A Berrien County middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
800 Tifton Hwy, Nashville, GA 31639
- Math 48% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Berrien Middle School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 46% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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
60.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Berrien 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,829/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nashville), 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
$51,071
Median home value
$132,800
Median rent
$723/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31639; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Berrien County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,456NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Berrien Middle School is listed in Berrien County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Berrien Middle School
Berrien Middle School is a public middle school in Nashville, GA, part of Berrien County, serving approximately 691 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #920 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Berrien Middle School
What grades does Berrien Middle School serve?
Berrien Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Berrien Middle School?
Berrien Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 691 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berrien Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berrien Middle School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Berrien Middle School rank in GA?
Berrien Middle School ranks #920 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Berrien Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Berrien Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Berrien Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Berrien Middle School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Berrien Middle School a charter school?
No, Berrien Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Berrien Middle School a Title I school?
No, Berrien Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Berrien Middle School?
60.1% of students at Berrien 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
- 691
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Berrien County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.9%
- Phone
- (229) 686-2021
- Area population (ZIP 31639)
- 10,635
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 31639; 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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