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Wilkinson County Middle School

Middle School · Wilkinson County · Irwinton, GA

A middle school in Irwinton, GA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 527, Irwinton, GA 31042

  • Math 11% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 26% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-6.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10.5% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.1% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-31.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.7 pts
Overall Proficiency18% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
District spending per student$18,397
Chronic Absenteeism31.6%

Students at Wilkinson County Middle School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency11%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency26%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 69 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 18% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
16%
2024
Math
11%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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

89.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Wilkinson County 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 28Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$35,273

Median home value

$85,500

Median rent

$853/mo

College educated

8.7%

Homeownership

86.9%

Poverty rate

18.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31042; 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.

Wilkinson County

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$18,397NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
31.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Wilkinson County Middle School

Wilkinson County Middle School is a public middle school in Irwinton, GA, part of Wilkinson County, serving approximately 228 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,997 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wilkinson County Middle School

What grades does Wilkinson County Middle School serve?

Wilkinson County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Wilkinson County Middle School?

Wilkinson County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilkinson County Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wilkinson County Middle School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wilkinson County Middle School rank in GA?

Wilkinson County Middle School ranks #1,997 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Wilkinson County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wilkinson County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Wilkinson County Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilkinson County Middle School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Wilkinson County Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Wilkinson County Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

89.5% of students at Wilkinson County 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
228
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Wilkinson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.6%
Area population (ZIP 31042)
1,546
Area median age
44.2
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 31042; 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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