Excellent
#374 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 16% in state
Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus
Middle School · Monroe County · Forsyth, GA
A middle school in Forsyth, GA where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
66 Thornton Rd, Forsyth, GA 31029
- Math 54% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low163/100K
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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
$79,529
Median home value
$226,300
Median rent
$884/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31029; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of CorrectionsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 78 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Monroe County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,516NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus is listed in Monroe County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus
Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus is a public middle school in Forsyth, GA, part of Monroe County, serving approximately 1,047 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #374 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus
What grades does Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus serve?
Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus?
Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus has an enrollment of approximately 1,047 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus rank in GA?
Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus ranks #374 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus a charter school?
No, Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus a Title I school?
No, Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus?
56.4% of students at Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus 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
- 1,047
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (478) 994-6186
- Area population (ZIP 31029)
- 18,311
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 31029; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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