Summary:
Winston, Georgia, is served by a single middle school, Mason Creek Middle School, which educates students in grades 6 through 8 within the Douglas County School District.
As the only middle school in the area, Mason Creek stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly given that 68% of its students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school has earned a 4-star rating and improved its state ranking from the 66th to the 74th percentile. Its most impressive results are in Algebra I, where 100% of students scored proficient, far exceeding the state average of 48.1%. The school also outperforms state averages in 6th grade math (56.8% vs. 40.7%), 8th grade science (45.2% vs. 29.7%), and 8th grade social studies (49.9% vs. 40.2%). However, performance in 7th and 8th grade math is slightly below state averages, suggesting a mixed picture in upper-grade mathematics. Notably, the school has seen dramatic year-over-year gains in 6th grade math (+17.4 points) and social studies (+15.2 points), while 8th grade math and science saw modest declines.
Beyond test scores, Mason Creek excels in student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 13.4%—significantly better than the district's 22.1% and the state's 17.7%. The school also benefits from a favorable 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $14,826. While the school leads its district in every tested subject, the gap between its advanced Algebra I students and those in grade-level math suggests a bifurcated program where high achievers thrive but some students may need additional support. English Language Arts scores for the current year are not yet available and will be released in December; the most recent data shows the school near district averages in that subject.
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