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#1124 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 50% in state
P. B. Ritch Middle School
Middle School · Paulding County · Dallas, GA
A Paulding County middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
60 Old Country Trl, Dallas, GA 30157
- Math 30% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at P. B. Ritch Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 57 points across the 13-year record (2012–2024) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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
68.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where P. B. Ritch 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average681/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dallas), 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
$93,562
Median home value
$261,000
Median rent
$1,485/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
83.8%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30157; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Paulding Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 869 | Compare → |
| Brighton Private SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–10 | 2.2 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Lena Mae Moses Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 4.2 mi | 929 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Paulding County
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #14 of 33
- District spending per student
- $13,037NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
P. B. Ritch Middle School is listed in Paulding County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About P. B. Ritch Middle School
P. B. Ritch Middle School is a public middle school in Dallas, GA, part of Paulding County, serving approximately 718 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,124 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about P. B. Ritch Middle School
What grades does P. B. Ritch Middle School serve?
P. B. Ritch Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend P. B. Ritch Middle School?
P. B. Ritch Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 718 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at P. B. Ritch Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at P. B. Ritch 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 P. B. Ritch Middle School rank in GA?
P. B. Ritch Middle School ranks #1,124 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is P. B. Ritch Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
P. B. Ritch 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 P. B. Ritch Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, P. B. Ritch Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is P. B. Ritch Middle School a charter school?
No, P. B. Ritch Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is P. B. Ritch Middle School a Title I school?
No, P. B. Ritch Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for P. B. Ritch Middle School?
68.9% of students at P. B. Ritch 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
- 718
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Paulding County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (770) 443-8000
- Area population (ZIP 30157)
- 52,193
- Area average commute
- 40.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 30157; 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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