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#804 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 35% in state

Gordon Lee Middle School

Middle School · Chickamauga City · Chickamauga, GA

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

300 Crescent Ave, Chickamauga, GA 30707

  • Math 64% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 50% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63.7% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.4% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+21.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.6 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-6.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
Resources & Environment5.6Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$11,637

Students at Gordon Lee Middle School score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency64%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency50%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 36 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 57% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
97%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
51%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
59%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
64%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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

28.8%

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 Gordon Lee 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average419/100K

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

$71,538

Median home value

$207,500

Median rent

$888/mo

College educated

24.9%

Homeownership

83.2%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30707; 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rossville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.66–84.8 mi451Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Chickamauga City

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$11,637NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gordon Lee Middle School is listed in Chickamauga City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gordon Lee Middle School

Gordon Lee Middle School is a public middle school in Chickamauga, GA, part of Chickamauga City, serving approximately 299 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #804 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gordon Lee Middle School

What grades does Gordon Lee Middle School serve?

Gordon Lee Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Gordon Lee Middle School?

Gordon Lee Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon Lee Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gordon Lee Middle School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gordon Lee Middle School rank in GA?

Gordon Lee Middle School ranks #804 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Gordon Lee Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gordon Lee Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Gordon Lee Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gordon Lee Middle School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Gordon Lee Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Gordon Lee Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

28.8% of students at Gordon Lee 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
299
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Walker County
Area population (ZIP 30707)
16,847
Area average commute
30.2 min
Area median age
39.4
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 30707; 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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