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Jasper Middle School

Middle School · Pickens County · Jasper, GA

A Pickens County middle school serving grades 5th – 6th.

158 Stegall Dr, Jasper, GA 30143

  • Math 38% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 38% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.5% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-4.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.8 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$14,714
Chronic Absenteeism27.1%

Students at Jasper Middle School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency38%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 53 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 38% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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

66.4%

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 Jasper 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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,265/100K

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

$79,879

Median home value

$324,900

Median rent

$1,085/mo

College educated

32.1%

Homeownership

79%

Poverty rate

12.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30143; 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 a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Pickens County

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$14,714NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Jasper Middle School

Jasper Middle School is a public middle school in Jasper, GA, part of Pickens County, serving approximately 586 students in grades 5th-6th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,125 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jasper Middle School

What grades does Jasper Middle School serve?

Jasper Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.

How many students attend Jasper Middle School?

Jasper Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 586 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Jasper Middle School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jasper Middle School rank in GA?

Jasper Middle School ranks #1,125 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Jasper Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jasper Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Jasper Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jasper Middle School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Jasper Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Jasper Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

66.4% of students at Jasper 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
5th – 6th
Enrollment
586
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Pickens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.1%
Area population (ZIP 30143)
26,738
Area average commute
32.5 min
Area median age
48.2
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 30143; 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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