Below Average
#1934 of 2,268 schools in GA
Pointe South Middle School
Middle School · Clayton County · Jonesboro, GA
A Clayton County middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
8495 Thomas Rd, Jonesboro, GA 30238
- Math 14% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 22% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pointe South Middle School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 61 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (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
99.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pointe South Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,232
Median home value
$208,200
Median rent
$1,438/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
59.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30238; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kulima MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–11 | 1.2 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Kendrick Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 623 | Compare → |
| Counterpane SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Riverdale Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 593 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Clayton County
- Schools in district
- 67
- Rank in district
- #36 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
Pointe South Middle School is listed in Clayton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pointe South Middle School
Pointe South Middle School is a public middle school in Jonesboro, GA, part of Clayton County, serving approximately 718 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,934 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pointe South Middle School
What grades does Pointe South Middle School serve?
Pointe South Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pointe South Middle School?
Pointe South Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 718 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pointe South Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pointe South Middle School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pointe South Middle School rank in GA?
Pointe South Middle School ranks #1,934 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Pointe South Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pointe South Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Pointe South Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pointe South Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pointe South Middle School a charter school?
No, Pointe South Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pointe South Middle School a Title I school?
No, Pointe South Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pointe South Middle School?
99.3% of students at Pointe South 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
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clayton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (770) 473-2890
- Area population (ZIP 30238)
- 43,050
- Area average commute
- 34.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
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 30238; 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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