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#1541 of 2,268 schools in GA
J. A. Dobbins Middle School
Middle School · Paulding County · Powder Springs, GA
A Paulding County middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
637 Williams Lake Rd, Powder Springs, GA 30127
- Math 29% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J. A. Dobbins Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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
75%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J. A. Dobbins Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated891/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,997
Median home value
$322,800
Median rent
$1,800/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
85.1%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30127; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Brighton Private SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–10 | 3.5 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Irma C. Austin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 4.9 mi | 811 | Compare → |
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.
Paulding County
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #26 of 33
- District spending per student
- $13,037NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
J. A. Dobbins Middle School is listed in Paulding County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J. A. Dobbins Middle School
J. A. Dobbins Middle School is a public middle school in Powder Springs, GA, part of Paulding County, serving approximately 556 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,541 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J. A. Dobbins Middle School
What grades does J. A. Dobbins Middle School serve?
J. A. Dobbins Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend J. A. Dobbins Middle School?
J. A. Dobbins Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 556 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. A. Dobbins Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. A. Dobbins Middle School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J. A. Dobbins Middle School rank in GA?
J. A. Dobbins Middle School ranks #1,541 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is J. A. Dobbins Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
J. A. Dobbins Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 J. A. Dobbins Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J. A. Dobbins Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is J. A. Dobbins Middle School a charter school?
No, J. A. Dobbins Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J. A. Dobbins Middle School a Title I school?
No, J. A. Dobbins Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J. A. Dobbins Middle School?
75.0% of students at J. A. Dobbins 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
- 556
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Paulding County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (770) 443-4835
- Area population (ZIP 30127)
- 72,126
- Area average commute
- 34.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 30127; 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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