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#1443 of 2,268 schools in GA
Hilsman Middle School
Middle School · Clarke County · Athens, GA
A Clarke County middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
870 Gaines School Rd, Athens, GA 30605
- Math 20% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hilsman Middle School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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
93.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hilsman 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,188
Median home value
$279,200
Median rent
$1,104/mo
College educated
52.6%
Homeownership
33.9%
Poverty rate
28.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 652 | Compare → |
| Athens AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 898 | Compare → |
| Coile Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 595 | Compare → |
| Burney-harris-lyons Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 718 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #13 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
Hilsman Middle School is listed in Clarke County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hilsman Middle School
Hilsman Middle School is a public middle school in Athens, GA, part of Clarke County, serving approximately 606 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,443 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hilsman Middle School
What grades does Hilsman Middle School serve?
Hilsman Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hilsman Middle School?
Hilsman Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 606 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilsman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilsman 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 Hilsman Middle School rank in GA?
Hilsman Middle School ranks #1,443 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Hilsman Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hilsman Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Hilsman Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hilsman Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hilsman Middle School a charter school?
No, Hilsman Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hilsman Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hilsman Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hilsman Middle School?
93.9% of students at Hilsman 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
- 606
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Clarke County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (706) 548-7281
- Area population (ZIP 30605)
- 41,788
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 27.3
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 30605; 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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