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Coile Middle School

Middle School · Clarke County · Athens, GA

A Clarke County middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

110 Old Elberton Rd, Athens, GA 30601

  • Math 12% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 18% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.5Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-6.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.2% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17.6% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-29.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-24.2 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-10.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
District spending per student$21,012
Chronic Absenteeism34.8%

Students at Coile Middle School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency12%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency18%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 15% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
14%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
19%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
15%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
16%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
20%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
20%
2020*
Math
6%
ELA
11%
2021*
Math
6%
ELA
11%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
14%
2024
Math
12%
ELA
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (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

90.8%

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 Coile 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 34Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$37,357

Median home value

$213,300

Median rent

$1,198/mo

College educated

37.4%

Homeownership

35.6%

Poverty rate

38.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30601; 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
Athens Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–122.1 mi494Compare →
Hilsman Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.66–84.5 mi606Compare →
Burney-harris-lyons Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.86–8Not available718Compare →
Clarke Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.46–8Not available652Compare →

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.

Clarke County

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#20 of 21
District spending per student
$21,012NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Coile Middle School

Coile Middle School is a public middle school in Athens, GA, part of Clarke County, serving approximately 595 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,004 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Coile Middle School

What grades does Coile Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Coile Middle School?

Coile Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 595 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Coile Middle School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Coile Middle School rank in GA?

Coile Middle School ranks #2,004 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Coile Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Coile Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Coile Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Coile Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Coile Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Coile Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

90.8% of students at Coile 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
595
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Clarke County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.8%
Area population (ZIP 30601)
24,288
Area average commute
20.5 min
Area median age
27.7
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 30601; 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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