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Factory Shoals Middle School vs. Chestnut Log Middle School

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School Overview

School
Factory Shoals Middle School
3301 Shoals School Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Chestnut Log Middle School
2544 Pope Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 827 students in grades 6-8, Factory Shoals Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 695 students in grades 6-8, Chestnut Log Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
827 students
695 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Factory Shoals Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chestnut Log Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Factory Shoals Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chestnut Log Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Factory Shoals Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chestnut Log Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Factory Shoals Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Douglas County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Log Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Douglas County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1482 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
#1727 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Factory Shoals Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chestnut Log Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
14%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Factory Shoals Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Douglas County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chestnut Log Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Douglas County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
32%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
27%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Factory Shoals Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Douglas County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chestnut Log Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Douglas County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
22%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Factory Shoals Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Douglas County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chestnut Log Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Douglas County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Factory Shoals Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Chestnut Log Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
271
211
Grade 7 Students
269
245
Grade 8 Students
287
239

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Factory Shoals Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Douglas County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Chestnut Log Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Douglas County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Factory Shoals Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Douglas County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chestnut Log Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Douglas County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
78%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Factory Shoals Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Douglas County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chestnut Log Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Douglas County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
3%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Factory Shoals Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Douglas County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chestnut Log Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Douglas County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Factory Shoals Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Douglas County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chestnut Log Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Douglas County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.37
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Factory Shoals Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Douglas County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chestnut Log Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Douglas County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
73%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Factory Shoals Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Douglas County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chestnut Log Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Douglas County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Factory Shoals Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Douglas County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chestnut Log Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Douglas County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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