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#1629 of 2,268 schools in GA
Upson-lee Middle School
Middle School · Thomaston-upson County · Thomaston, GA
A Thomaston-upson County middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
101 Holston Dr, Thomaston, GA 30286
- Math 25% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Upson-lee Middle School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 55 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Upson-lee 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,760/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Thomaston), 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
$50,526
Median home value
$150,700
Median rent
$781/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
60.5%
Poverty rate
22.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30286; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skipstone Academy Westwood CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 208 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Thomaston-upson County
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,619NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Upson-lee Middle School is listed in Thomaston-Upson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Upson-lee Middle School
Upson-lee Middle School is a public middle school in Thomaston, GA, part of Thomaston-upson County, serving approximately 922 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,629 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Upson-lee Middle School
What grades does Upson-lee Middle School serve?
Upson-lee Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Upson-lee Middle School?
Upson-lee Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 922 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upson-lee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Upson-lee Middle School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Upson-lee Middle School rank in GA?
Upson-lee Middle School ranks #1,629 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Upson-lee Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Upson-lee Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Upson-lee Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Upson-lee Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Upson-lee Middle School a charter school?
No, Upson-lee Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Upson-lee Middle School a Title I school?
No, Upson-lee Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Upson-lee Middle School?
82.8% of students at Upson-lee 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
- 922
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Upson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (706) 647-6256
- Area population (ZIP 30286)
- 24,616
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 40
Official sources & links
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 30286; 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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