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Rex Mill Middle School

Middle School · Clayton County · Rex, GA

A Clayton County middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

6380 Evans Dr, Rex, GA 30273

  • Math 20% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 25% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.6Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.2% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25.1% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-21.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.7 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-4.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment5.9Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$14,609
Chronic Absenteeism27.7%

Students at Rex Mill Middle School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency20%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency25%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 67 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 23% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
22%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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

88.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Rex Mill 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$68,255

Median home value

$184,500

Median rent

$1,441/mo

College educated

25.1%

Homeownership

73.2%

Poverty rate

16.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30273; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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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.

Clayton County

Schools in district
67
Rank in district
#49 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

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

About Rex Mill Middle School

Rex Mill Middle School is a public middle school in Rex, GA, part of Clayton County, serving approximately 921 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,073 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rex Mill Middle School

What grades does Rex Mill Middle School serve?

Rex Mill Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Rex Mill Middle School?

Rex Mill Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 921 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rex Mill Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rex Mill Middle School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rex Mill Middle School rank in GA?

Rex Mill Middle School ranks #2,073 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Rex Mill Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rex Mill Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Rex Mill Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rex Mill Middle School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Rex Mill Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Rex Mill Middle School a Title I school?

No, Rex Mill Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rex Mill Middle School?

88.1% of students at Rex Mill 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
921
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
64
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Clayton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.7%
Area population (ZIP 30273)
19,111
Area average commute
36.9 min
Area median age
33.4
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 30273; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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