Summary:
Resurgence Hall Middle Academy is the sole middle school in the State Specialty Schools II- Resurgence Hall Middle Academy district, serving 209 students in grades 5-8 in the Atlanta area.
This school is a standout performer in mathematics and science, with proficiency rates that far exceed state averages across every grade level. In the most recent testing year, 8th graders achieved an impressive 82.7% proficiency in math compared to the state average of 46.3%, and 5th graders hit 75% in math versus 44.1% statewide. Science scores are similarly strong, with 5th grade at 73.8% proficiency (state: 44.2%). The school also posted excellent English Language Arts scores in the prior year, ranging from 64% to 76% proficiency across grades 5-7—well above state averages. However, there is one glaring weakness: 8th grade social studies proficiency sits at just 5.7%, a staggering 34.5 points below the state average of 40.2%. This extreme gap stands out against the school's otherwise stellar academic profile and is worth investigating.
Beyond test scores, the school demonstrates remarkable operational strengths. Its chronic absenteeism rate is only 6.9%, less than half the state average of 17.7%, which points to strong student engagement and family involvement. This is especially notable given that 75.6% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch. With a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1 and per-student spending of $13,202, the school appears to use resources effectively. The school's state ranking slipped from 37th to 138th out of roughly 580 middle schools, dropping from a 5-star to a 4-star rating, but it remains in the top quartile statewide. For parents, this school offers exceptional math and science instruction, a supportive attendance culture, and small class sizes—though the social studies results for 8th graders are a clear area needing attention.
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