Very Good
#734 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 32% in state
Clear Creek Middle School
Middle School · Gilmer County · Ellijay, GA
A Gilmer County middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
346 Clear Creek School Dr, Ellijay, GA 30536
- Math 50% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clear Creek Middle School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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
73.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clear Creek 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,466/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ellijay), 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
$73,252
Median home value
$301,900
Median rent
$1,063/mo
College educated
27.9%
Homeownership
80.3%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30536; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Georgia Christian Academy, IncPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 219 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Gilmer County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,062NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clear Creek Middle School is listed in Gilmer County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clear Creek Middle School
Clear Creek Middle School is a public middle school in Ellijay, GA, part of Gilmer County, serving approximately 884 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #734 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clear Creek Middle School
What grades does Clear Creek Middle School serve?
Clear Creek Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Clear Creek Middle School?
Clear Creek Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 884 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Creek Middle School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clear Creek Middle School rank in GA?
Clear Creek Middle School ranks #734 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Clear Creek Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clear Creek Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Clear Creek Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clear Creek Middle School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Clear Creek Middle School a charter school?
No, Clear Creek Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clear Creek Middle School a Title I school?
No, Clear Creek Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clear Creek Middle School?
73.3% of students at Clear Creek 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
- 884
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Gilmer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (706) 276-5150
- Area population (ZIP 30536)
- 9,676
- Area median age
- 45.7
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 30536; 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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