Summary:
Ballard Hudson Middle School is a public middle school located in Macon, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 744 students, the majority of whom are African American. The school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing middle schools in the state, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Ballard Hudson Middle School's academic performance is significantly below state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 9.5% of 6th graders, 15.7% of 7th graders, and 15.1% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 41.6%, 39.8%, and 44.7%, respectively. The school's performance in mathematics, science, and social studies is similarly low, with proficiency rates ranging from 2.7% to 11.4%. This is likely due to the school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate. Despite increased per-student spending over the years, from $8,578 in 2016-2017 to $10,394 in 2018-2019, the academic outcomes have not improved.
When comparing Ballard Hudson Middle School to other middle schools in the Bibb County district and nearby districts, the academic performance gap is stark. For example, Miller Magnet Middle School, which is only 1.37 miles away, outperforms Ballard Hudson Middle School by a significant margin, with proficiency rates in the 40-50% range for English Language Arts and 30-40% for mathematics. This highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by Ballard Hudson Middle School and improve student outcomes.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Bibb County
SchoolDigger Rank:
545th of 578 Georgia Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,394
Feeder schools for Ballard Hudson Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.1
Number of students: 744
Racial breakdown:
African American:
92.2%
Hispanic:
4.2%
White:
2.2%
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Two or more races:
1.3%
American Indian:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%
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