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#1485 of 2,268 schools in GA
Mt. Zion Middle School
Middle School · Carroll County · Mt. Zion, GA
A Carroll County middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
132 Eagle Drive, Mt. Zion, GA 30150
- Math 28% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mt. Zion Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 52 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mt. Zion Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average480/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Carroll County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Springs Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 896 | Compare → |
| Bowdon Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 306 | Compare → |
| Central Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,028 | Compare → |
| Temple Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 628 | 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.
Carroll County
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #22 of 24
- District spending per student
- $12,946NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mt. Zion Middle School is listed in Carroll County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mt. Zion Middle School
Mt. Zion Middle School is a public middle school in Mt. Zion, GA, part of Carroll County, serving approximately 343 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,485 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mt. Zion Middle School
What grades does Mt. Zion Middle School serve?
Mt. Zion Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mt. Zion Middle School?
Mt. Zion Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Zion Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Zion Middle School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mt. Zion Middle School rank in GA?
Mt. Zion Middle School ranks #1,485 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Mt. Zion Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mt. Zion Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Mt. Zion Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt. Zion Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mt. Zion Middle School a charter school?
No, Mt. Zion Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mt. Zion Middle School a Title I school?
No, Mt. Zion Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt. Zion Middle School?
77.6% of students at Mt. Zion 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
- 343
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Carroll County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.3%
- Phone
- (770) 834-3389
Official sources & links
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.
- 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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