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#1893 of 2,268 schools in GA

Thomson-mcduffie Middle School

Middle School · Mcduffie County · Thomson, GA

A Mcduffie County middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

1191 White Oak Rd, Thomson, GA 30824

  • Math 26% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 30% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.0Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.3% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.8% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-15.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+2.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment6.1Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$15,648
Chronic Absenteeism34.4%

Students at Thomson-mcduffie Middle School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency26%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency30%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
28%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
21%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
21%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
20%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
20%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
19%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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

90.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Thomson-mcduffie 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated715/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$54,214

Median home value

$158,500

Median rent

$810/mo

College educated

20.2%

Homeownership

65%

Poverty rate

18.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30824; 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.

Mcduffie County

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$15,648NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
29.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Thomson-mcduffie Middle School is listed in McDuffie County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Thomson-mcduffie Middle School

Thomson-mcduffie Middle School is a public middle school in Thomson, GA, part of Mcduffie County, serving approximately 718 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,893 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Thomson-mcduffie Middle School

What grades does Thomson-mcduffie Middle School serve?

Thomson-mcduffie Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Thomson-mcduffie Middle School?

Thomson-mcduffie Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 718 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomson-mcduffie Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Thomson-mcduffie 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 Thomson-mcduffie Middle School rank in GA?

Thomson-mcduffie Middle School ranks #1,893 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Thomson-mcduffie Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Thomson-mcduffie Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Thomson-mcduffie Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomson-mcduffie Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Thomson-mcduffie Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Thomson-mcduffie Middle School a Title I school?

No, Thomson-mcduffie Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomson-mcduffie Middle School?

90.1% of students at Thomson-mcduffie 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
Distant Town
County
McDuffie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.4%
Area population (ZIP 30824)
17,181
Area average commute
22.3 min
Area median age
41.4
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 30824; 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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