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#1993 of 2,268 schools in GA

Macon County Middle School

Middle School · Macon County · Montezuma, GA

A middle school in Montezuma, GA where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

615 Vienna Rd, Montezuma, GA 31063

  • Math 12% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 21% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.7% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.2% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-30.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.6 pts
Overall Proficiency16% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$16,984
Chronic Absenteeism32.9%

Students at Macon County Middle School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency12%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency21%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 61 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 17% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
11%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
15%
2017
Math
6%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
9%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
9%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
6%
ELA
18%
2021*
Math
6%
ELA
18%
2022
Math
11%
ELA
21%
2024
Math
12%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (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

100%

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 Macon 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$53,255

Median home value

$99,000

Median rent

$670/mo

College educated

14.8%

Homeownership

62.8%

Poverty rate

16.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31063; 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

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Word of Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–82.1 mi17Compare →
Clearview Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition3.31–82.4 mi32Compare →
Montezuma Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition3.41–83.9 mi49Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Macon County

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$16,984NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
35.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Macon County Middle School

Macon County Middle School is a public middle school in Montezuma, GA, part of Macon County, serving approximately 240 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,993 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Macon County Middle School

What grades does Macon County Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Macon County Middle School?

Macon County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Macon County Middle School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Macon County Middle School rank in GA?

Macon County Middle School ranks #1,993 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Macon County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Macon County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Macon County Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Macon County Middle School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Macon County Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Macon County Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Macon 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
240
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Macon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.9%
Area population (ZIP 31063)
4,262
Area median age
36.4
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 31063; 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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