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Elbert County Middle School

Middle School · Elbert County · Elberton, GA

A middle school in Elberton, GA where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1108 Athens Tech Rd, Elberton, GA 30635

  • Math 27% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 28% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.5% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.6% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-15.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.2 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-11.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment6.4Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$14,402
Chronic Absenteeism29.1%

Students at Elbert County Middle School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency27%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency28%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 56 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
28%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
22%
2024
Math
27%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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

69.6%

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 Elbert County 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,315/100K

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

$45,368

Median home value

$117,900

Median rent

$866/mo

College educated

17%

Homeownership

69.2%

Poverty rate

23.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30635; 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

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Elbert County

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$14,402NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Elbert County Middle School

Elbert County Middle School is a public middle school in Elberton, GA, part of Elbert County, serving approximately 654 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,911 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elbert County Middle School

What grades does Elbert County Middle School serve?

Elbert County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Elbert County Middle School?

Elbert County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 654 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elbert County Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Elbert County Middle School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elbert County Middle School rank in GA?

Elbert County Middle School ranks #1,911 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Elbert County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Elbert County 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 Elbert County Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elbert County Middle School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Elbert County Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Elbert County Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

69.6% of students at Elbert County 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
654
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Elbert County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.1%
Area population (ZIP 30635)
15,107
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
43.5
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 30635; 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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