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Rossville Middle School

Middle School · Walker County · Rossville, GA

A Walker County middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

316 Bulldog Trail, Rossville, GA 30741

  • Math 24% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 31% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.1% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-18 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.8 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
District spending per student$14,698
Chronic Absenteeism27.1%

Students at Rossville Middle School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency24%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency31%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
28%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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

93.1%

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 Rossville 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 0Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$52,117

Median home value

$156,700

Median rent

$965/mo

College educated

19.3%

Homeownership

70.1%

Poverty rate

16.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30741; 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Chattanooga Valley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.76–82.5 mi447Compare →
Lakeview Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.96–84.0 mi635Compare →
East Lake Academy of Fine ArtsEnrollment path unverified5.66–84.7 mi554Compare →
Gordon Lee Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.16–84.8 mi299Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Walker County

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#10 of 15
District spending per student
$14,698NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Rossville Middle School

Rossville Middle School is a public middle school in Rossville, GA, part of Walker County, serving approximately 451 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,477 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rossville Middle School

What grades does Rossville Middle School serve?

Rossville Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Rossville Middle School?

Rossville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 451 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rossville Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rossville Middle School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rossville Middle School rank in GA?

Rossville Middle School ranks #1,477 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Rossville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rossville Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Rossville Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rossville Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Rossville Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Rossville Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

93.1% of students at Rossville 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
451
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Walker County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.1%
Area population (ZIP 30741)
29,236
Area average commute
26.7 min
Area median age
42.6
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 30741; 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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