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#1777 of 2,268 schools in GA

Jasper County Middle School

Middle School · Jasper County · Monticello, GA

A middle school in Monticello, GA where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1289 College St, Monticello, GA 31064

  • Math 27% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 33% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.4% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.3% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-14.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.5 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-11.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment6.1Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$13,279
Chronic Absenteeism23.5%

Students at Jasper County Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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 Proficiency33%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
28%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
28%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
29%
2024
Math
27%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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

63.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Jasper 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. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated964/100K

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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

$56,961

Median home value

$223,100

Median rent

$1,020/mo

College educated

23%

Homeownership

82.1%

Poverty rate

15.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31064; 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

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Jasper County

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$13,279NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Jasper County Middle School

Jasper County Middle School is a public middle school in Monticello, GA, part of Jasper County, serving approximately 634 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,777 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jasper County Middle School

What grades does Jasper County Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Jasper County Middle School?

Jasper County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 634 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Jasper County Middle School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jasper County Middle School rank in GA?

Jasper County Middle School ranks #1,777 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Jasper County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jasper County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Jasper County Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jasper County Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Jasper County Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Jasper County Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

63.7% of students at Jasper 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
634
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Jasper County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.5%
Area population (ZIP 31064)
9,859
Area average commute
32.3 min
Area median age
43.4
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 31064; 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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