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#1910 of 2,268 schools in GA

Chestnut Log Middle School

Middle School · Douglas County · Douglasville, GA

A Douglas County middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2544 Pope Rd, Douglasville, GA 30135

  • Math 19% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 28% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.3% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.6% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-22.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.2 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-5.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$13,179
Chronic Absenteeism39.7%

Students at Chestnut Log Middle School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency19%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency28%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 53 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 24% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
19%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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

84.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Chestnut Log 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,171/100K

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

$92,991

Median home value

$277,400

Median rent

$1,550/mo

College educated

32.6%

Homeownership

77.8%

Poverty rate

10.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30135; 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
Factory Shoals Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.66–82.7 mi827Compare →
Harvester Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–123.0 mi278Compare →
Chapel Hill Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.46–83.1 mi1,109Compare →
Heirway Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–123.3 mi107Compare →

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.

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

Douglas County

Schools in district
35
Rank in district
#31 of 35
District spending per student
$13,179NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Chestnut Log Middle School

Chestnut Log Middle School is a public middle school in Douglasville, GA, part of Douglas County, serving approximately 695 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,910 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chestnut Log Middle School

What grades does Chestnut Log Middle School serve?

Chestnut Log Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Chestnut Log Middle School?

Chestnut Log Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 695 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Log Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Log Middle School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chestnut Log Middle School rank in GA?

Chestnut Log Middle School ranks #1,910 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Chestnut Log Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Chestnut Log Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Chestnut Log Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chestnut Log Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Chestnut Log Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Chestnut Log Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

84.7% of students at Chestnut Log 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
695
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Douglas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.7%
Area population (ZIP 30135)
66,689
Area average commute
34.6 min
Area median age
39
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 30135; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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