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#923 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 41% in state

Camden Middle School

Middle School · Camden County · Kingsland, GA

A Camden County middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

1300 Middle School Rd, Kingsland, GA 31548

  • Math 42% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.8% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.7% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-0.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.9 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment5.4Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$11,728
Chronic Absenteeism28.5%

Students at Camden Middle School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 44 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
91%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
48%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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

57%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Camden 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,258/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kingsland), 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

$77,913

Median home value

$225,500

Median rent

$1,144/mo

College educated

20.2%

Homeownership

67.1%

Poverty rate

11.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31548; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Camden Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–123.0 mi17Compare →
Advance Learning CenterPrivate · tuition7.6privateK–124.0 mi46Compare →
New Hope Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.4privateK–124.2 mi79Compare →
Saint Marys Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.16–8Not available1,103Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Camden County

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#12 of 12
District spending per student
$11,728NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Camden Middle School

Camden Middle School is a public middle school in Kingsland, GA, part of Camden County, serving approximately 1,057 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #923 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Camden Middle School

What grades does Camden Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Camden Middle School?

Camden Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,057 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Camden Middle School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Camden Middle School rank in GA?

Camden Middle School ranks #923 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Camden Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Camden 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 Camden Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Camden Middle School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Camden Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Camden Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

57.0% of students at Camden 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
1,057
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
83
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Camden County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.5%
Area population (ZIP 31548)
24,034
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
35
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 31548; 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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