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#1560 of 2,268 schools in GA

Grovetown Middle School

Middle School · Columbia County · Grovetown, GA

A Columbia County middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5463 Harlem Grovetown Rd, Grovetown, GA 30813

  • Math 37% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.5% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.4% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-5.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.4 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-6.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$11,853
Chronic Absenteeism19.6%

Students at Grovetown Middle School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency37%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
38%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
37%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

59.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Grovetown 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average259/100K

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

$83,890

Median home value

$270,300

Median rent

$1,404/mo

College educated

30.6%

Homeownership

72.3%

Poverty rate

6.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30813; 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
Columbia Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.26–83.0 mi939Compare →
Evans Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.46–8Not available940Compare →
Greenbrier Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.46–8Not available862Compare →
Lakeside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.56–8Not available523Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Columbia County

Schools in district
30
Rank in district
#27 of 30
District spending per student
$11,853NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Grovetown Middle School

Grovetown Middle School is a public middle school in Grovetown, GA, part of Columbia County, serving approximately 1,088 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,560 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grovetown Middle School

What grades does Grovetown Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Grovetown Middle School?

Grovetown Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,088 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Grovetown Middle School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grovetown Middle School rank in GA?

Grovetown Middle School ranks #1,560 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Grovetown Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Grovetown Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Grovetown Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grovetown Middle School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Grovetown Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Grovetown Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

59.4% of students at Grovetown 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
1,088
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
69
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Columbia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.6%
Area population (ZIP 30813)
49,986
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
33.9
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 30813; 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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