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Radium Springs Middle School
Middle School · Dougherty County · Albany, GA
A Dougherty County middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2600 Radium Springs Rd, Albany, GA 31705
- Math 5% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 11% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Radium Springs Middle School score 8% 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 68 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 8% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Radium Springs 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,442/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albany), 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
$37,210
Median home value
$101,900
Median rent
$852/mo
College educated
12.1%
Homeownership
50.2%
Poverty rate
33.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in Dougherty County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 819 | Compare → |
| Merry Acres Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 759 | Compare → |
| Robert A. Cross Middle MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 507 | 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.
Dougherty County
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #22 of 22
- District spending per student
- $18,742NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Radium Springs Middle School is listed in Dougherty County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Radium Springs Middle School
Radium Springs Middle School is a public middle school in Albany, GA, part of Dougherty County, serving approximately 832 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,246 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Radium Springs Middle School
What grades does Radium Springs Middle School serve?
Radium Springs Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Radium Springs Middle School?
Radium Springs Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 832 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Radium Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Radium Springs Middle School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Radium Springs Middle School rank in GA?
Radium Springs Middle School ranks #2,246 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Radium Springs Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Radium Springs Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Radium Springs Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Radium Springs Middle School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Radium Springs Middle School a charter school?
No, Radium Springs Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Radium Springs Middle School a Title I school?
No, Radium Springs Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Radium Springs Middle School?
100.0% of students at Radium Springs 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
- 832
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Dougherty County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.9%
- Phone
- (229) 431-3346
- Area population (ZIP 31705)
- 30,866
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 31705; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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