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Pulaski County Middle School

Middle School · Pulaski County · Hawkinsville, GA

A middle school in Hawkinsville, GA serving grades 6th – 8th.

70 Red Devil Dr, Hawkinsville, GA 31036

  • Math 25% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 35% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25.3% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.4% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-16.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.4 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$14,883
Chronic Absenteeism30.6%

Students at Pulaski County Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency35%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
33%
2024
Math
25%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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

81.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pulaski 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$48,310

Median home value

$156,200

Median rent

$786/mo

College educated

14%

Homeownership

69.2%

Poverty rate

18.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31036; 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Pulaski County

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$14,883NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Pulaski County Middle School

Pulaski County Middle School is a public middle school in Hawkinsville, GA, part of Pulaski County, serving approximately 281 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,172 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pulaski County Middle School

What grades does Pulaski County Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Pulaski County Middle School?

Pulaski County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Pulaski County Middle School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pulaski County Middle School rank in GA?

Pulaski County Middle School ranks #1,172 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Pulaski County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pulaski County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Pulaski County Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pulaski County Middle School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pulaski County Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Pulaski County Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

81.1% of students at Pulaski 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
281
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Pulaski County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.6%
Area population (ZIP 31036)
10,726
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
45.6
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 31036; 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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