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West Chatham Middle School
Middle School · Savannah-chatham County · Pooler, GA
A Savannah-chatham County middle school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
800 Pine Barren Rd, Pooler, GA 31322
- Math 15% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 21% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Chatham Middle School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 18% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (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
65.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Chatham 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,799/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pooler), 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
$91,293
Median home value
$284,300
Median rent
$1,629/mo
College educated
39.4%
Homeownership
60.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31322; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Savannah-Chatham County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 512 | Compare → |
| Savannah-chatham E-learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 1–12 | Not available | 493 | Compare → |
| School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon LowEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–12 | Not available | 666 | Compare → |
| The Stem Academy at BartlettEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 697 | 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.
Savannah-chatham County
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #50 of 58
- District spending per student
- $15,342NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Chatham Middle School is listed in Savannah-Chatham County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Chatham Middle School
West Chatham Middle School is a public middle school in Pooler, GA, part of Savannah-chatham County, serving approximately 943 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,091 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Chatham Middle School
What grades does West Chatham Middle School serve?
West Chatham Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend West Chatham Middle School?
West Chatham Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 943 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Chatham Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Chatham Middle School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Chatham Middle School rank in GA?
West Chatham Middle School ranks #2,091 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is West Chatham Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Chatham Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 West Chatham Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Chatham Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is West Chatham Middle School a charter school?
No, West Chatham Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Chatham Middle School a Title I school?
No, West Chatham Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Chatham Middle School?
65.9% of students at West Chatham 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
- 943
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chatham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.6%
- Phone
- (912) 395-3650
- Area population (ZIP 31322)
- 28,695
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 31322; 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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