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Cass Middle School

Middle School · Bartow County · Cartersville, GA

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

195 Fire Tower Rd NW, Cartersville, GA 30120

  • Math 40% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.3% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-2.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.5 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+3.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
District spending per student$13,840
Chronic Absenteeism37.8%

Students at Cass Middle School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency40%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 47 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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

73.7%

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 Cass 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. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,957/100K

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

$83,892

Median home value

$276,200

Median rent

$1,205/mo

College educated

24.7%

Homeownership

74.8%

Poverty rate

10.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30120; 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 in Bartow County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Adairsville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.06–8Not available842Compare →
Red Top Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.96–8Not available569Compare →
Woodland Middle School at EuharleeEnrollment path unverified6.46–8Not available685Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Bartow County

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#18 of 19
District spending per student
$13,840NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Cass Middle School

Cass Middle School is a public middle school in Cartersville, GA, part of Bartow County, serving approximately 927 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,438 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cass Middle School

What grades does Cass Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Cass Middle School?

Cass Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 927 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Cass Middle School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cass Middle School rank in GA?

Cass Middle School ranks #1,438 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Cass Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cass Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Cass Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cass Middle School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cass Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Cass Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

73.7% of students at Cass 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
927
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Bartow County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.8%
Area population (ZIP 30120)
43,301
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
37.1
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 30120; 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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