South Effingham Middle School vs. Effingham County Middle School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South Effingham Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,161 students in grades 6-8, South Effingham Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 1,150 students in grades 6-8, Effingham County Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,161 students
1,150 students
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
83 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#341 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#913 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
37%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
390
416
Grade 7 Students
402
389
Grade 8 Students
369
345
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
15%
12%
% Black
13%
21%
% White
63%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%