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M. D. Roberts Middle School

Middle School · Clayton County · Jonesboro, GA

A Clayton County middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1905 Walt Stephens Rd, Jonesboro, GA 30236

  • Math 20% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 43% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.8% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.8% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-22.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-9.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$14,609
Chronic Absenteeism13.7%

Students at M. D. Roberts Middle School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency20%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency43%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 59 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 31% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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

65.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where M. D. Roberts 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,867

Median home value

$219,700

Median rent

$1,233/mo

College educated

22.4%

Homeownership

56.8%

Poverty rate

11.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30236; 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
Jonesboro Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.46–81.0 mi868Compare →
Mundys Mill Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.96–82.7 mi660Compare →
Kendrick Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.46–83.4 mi623Compare →
Sequoyah Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.86–84.4 mi796Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Clayton County

Schools in district
67
Rank in district
#12 of 66
District spending per student
$14,609NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

M. D. Roberts Middle School is listed in Clayton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About M. D. Roberts Middle School

M. D. Roberts Middle School is a public middle school in Jonesboro, GA, part of Clayton County, serving approximately 834 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,554 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about M. D. Roberts Middle School

What grades does M. D. Roberts Middle School serve?

M. D. Roberts Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend M. D. Roberts Middle School?

M. D. Roberts Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 834 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at M. D. Roberts Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at M. D. Roberts 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 M. D. Roberts Middle School rank in GA?

M. D. Roberts Middle School ranks #1,554 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is M. D. Roberts Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

M. D. Roberts 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 M. D. Roberts Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, M. D. Roberts Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is M. D. Roberts Middle School a charter school?

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

Is M. D. Roberts Middle School a Title I school?

No, M. D. Roberts Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for M. D. Roberts Middle School?

65.6% of students at M. D. Roberts 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
834
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
59
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Clayton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.7%
Area population (ZIP 30236)
51,784
Area average commute
32.9 min
Area median age
33.3
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 30236; 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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