Pointe South Middle School

Summary:

Pointe South Middle School is a public middle school in Jonesboro, Georgia, serving 760 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Clayton County School District, which is ranked 168 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Unfortunately, Pointe South Middle School has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Georgia middle schools, receiving a 1-star rating as well.

Pointe South Middle School's academic performance is significantly below state and county averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 27.3% of students were proficient or better in the Milestones Assessment/Algebra I End of Course exam, compared to 44% statewide. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 90.53% to 92.98% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Additionally, the school's spending per student has been relatively low, ranging from $8,234 to $8,770 over the past few years, which is below the state average.

When comparing Pointe South Middle School to nearby schools in the same district, such as Babb Middle School and M.D. Roberts Middle School, it becomes evident that Pointe South's academic performance is consistently lower across all subject areas and grade levels. However, one interesting finding is that Pointe South Middle School's performance in Algebra I is relatively better than its performance in other subjects, with a proficiency rate of 27.3% in the 2023-2024 school year, which is higher than the county average of 23.4%, although still lower than the state average of 44%.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 8495 Thomas Rd
       Jonesboro, GA  30238


(770) 473-2890

District: Clayton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
497th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,234 Help


Students who attend Pointe South Middle School usually attend:

High:    Mundy's Mill High School

Feeder schools for Pointe South Middle School:

Elementary:    Pointe South Elementary School
    Swint Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  718

Racial breakdown:

African American:
75.6%
Hispanic:
19.9%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pointe South Middle School ranks worse than 84.5% of middle schools in Georgia. It also ranks 8th among 14 ranked middle schools in the Clayton County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (75.6%), Hispanic (19.9%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pointe South Middle School is 13.8, which is the 4th best among 14 middle schools in the Clayton County School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pointe South Middle School is $8,234, which is the 7th highest among 14 middle schools in the Clayton County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pointe South Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Pointe South Middle School 497th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Pointe South Middle School in the ranking list.)

Clayton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clayton County 168th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pointe South Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 18.87 382nd 420 9.0%
2007 17.09 407th 445 8.5%
2008 23.46 400th 462 13.4%
2009 28.91 391st 466 16.1%
2010 25.01 416th 494 15.8%
2011 29.54 407th 504 19.2%
2012 30.96 407th 508 19.9%
2013 24.88 446th 527 15.4%
2014 26.22 442nd 521 15.2%
2015 16.20 457th 537 14.9%
2016 14.94 472nd 545 13.4%
2017 15.58 473rd 539 12.2%
2018 15.99 477th 543 12.2%
2019 14.46 496th 559 11.3%
2021 16.94 459th 542 15.3%
2022 13.20 507th 567 10.6%
2023 18.11 483rd 577 16.3%
2024 17.31 497th 588 15.5%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Pointe South Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1170 1170
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 982 982
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1097 1097
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1047 1047
1994 622 439 32 20 3 n/a n/a 0 1116
1995 498 571 24 20 1 n/a n/a 0 1114
1996 498 571 24 20 1 n/a n/a 0 1114
1997 487 708 30 27 3 n/a n/a 0 1255
1998 352 523 18 22 1 n/a n/a 0 916
1999 273 686 17 24 0 n/a n/a 0 1000
2000 195 738 15 29 0 n/a n/a 0 977
2001 154 857 13 31 0 n/a n/a 0 1055
2002 97 984 10 24 0 n/a n/a 0 1115
2003 97 984 10 24 0 n/a n/a 0 1115
2004 74 1020 8 31 1 n/a n/a 0 1134
2005 49 1020 6 40 0 n/a n/a 29 1144
2006 31 850 6 62 0 n/a n/a 19 968
2007 28 837 8 58 0 n/a n/a 23 954
2008 33 744 11 50 0 n/a n/a 26 864
2009 26 714 11 44 0 n/a n/a 21 816
2010 23 695 10 53 3 3 16 0 803
2011 27 693 7 74 3 3 31 0 838
2012 25 718 5 74 3 2 17 0 844
2013 20 718 9 103 2 1 20 0 873
2014 20 675 9 111 1 1 19 0 836
2015 12 657 10 128 1 1 15 0 824
2016 9 645 10 112 1 1 17 0 795
2017 15 673 10 137 1 1 22 0 859
2018 12 677 6 143 0 1 22 0 861
2019 9 670 4 142 0 0 21 0 846
2020 10 678 4 156 2 1 32 0 883
2021 11 643 5 160 0 0 22 0 841
2022 13 621 8 145 0 2 22 0 811
2023 10 573 14 143 2 1 17 0 760
2024 7 543 9 143 1 1 14 0 718

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pointe South Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1170 65.0 18.0 6.8
1991 982 60.0 16.3 6.9
1992 1097 61.0 17.9 19.1
1993 1047 59.0 17.7 21.4
1994 1116 62.3 17.9 24.6
1995 1114 63.0 17.7 29.4
1996 1114 63.0 17.7 29.4
1997 1255 71.0 17.7 46.3
1998 916 58.0 15.8 53.1
1999 1000 60.6 16.5 60.5
2000 977 63.1 15.5 61.4
2001 1055 52.3 20.2 63.6
2002 1115 43.3 25.8 70.2
2003 1115 43.3 25.8 70.2
2004 1134 50.3 22.5 76.6
2005 1144 59.3 19.3 80.6
2006 968 60.3 16.1 84.5
2007 954 57.7 16.5 85.7
2008 864 64.0 13.5 87.9
2009 816 64.5 12.7 87.3
2010 803 59.0 13.6 86.7
2011 838 52.5 15.9 89.5
2012 844 50.0 16.8 87.6
2013 873 44.0 19.8 93.2
2014 836 48.0 17.4 99.6
2015 824 49.0 16.8 95.5
2016 795 46.0 17.2 99.5
2017 859 49.0 17.5 99.5
2018 861 53.5 16.0 99.4
2019 846 51.5 16.4 92.9
2020 883 43.5 20.2 93
2021 841 54.0 15.5 93
2022 811 57.0 14.2 n/a
2023 760 55.0 13.8 90.5
2024 718 52.0 13.8 99.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pointe South Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1170 65.0 18.0 6.8
1991 982 60.0 16.3 6.9
1992 1097 61.0 17.9 19.1
1993 1047 59.0 17.7 21.4
1994 1116 62.3 17.9 24.6
1995 1114 63.0 17.7 29.4
1996 1114 63.0 17.7 29.4
1997 1255 71.0 17.7 46.3
1998 916 58.0 15.8 53.1
1999 1000 60.6 16.5 60.5
2000 977 63.1 15.5 61.4
2001 1055 52.3 20.2 63.6
2002 1115 43.3 25.8 70.2
2003 1115 43.3 25.8 70.2
2004 1134 50.3 22.5 76.6
2005 1144 59.3 19.3 80.6
2006 968 60.3 16.1 84.5
2007 954 57.7 16.5 85.7
2008 864 64.0 13.5 87.9
2009 816 64.5 12.7 87.3
2010 803 59.0 13.6 86.7
2011 838 52.5 15.9 89.5
2012 844 50.0 16.8 87.6
2013 873 44.0 19.8 93.2
2014 836 48.0 17.4 99.6
2015 824 49.0 16.8 95.5
2016 795 46.0 17.2 99.5
2017 859 49.0 17.5 99.5
2018 861 53.5 16.0 99.4
2019 846 51.5 16.4 92.9
2020 883 43.5 20.2 93
2021 841 54.0 15.5 93
2022 811 57.0 14.2 n/a
2023 760 55.0 13.8 90.5
2024 718 52.0 13.8 99.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pointe South Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $678 (8.1%) $7,704 (91.9%) $8,382
2018 $632 (7.2%) $8,139 (92.8%) $8,770
2019 $591 (7.2%) $7,642 (92.8%) $8,234

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pointe South Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 496th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 483rd of 577 Middle schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pointe South Middle School)26.115.6
 10.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton County)28.622.2
 6.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pointe South Middle School)14.96.9
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Clayton County)20.412
 8.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pointe South Middle School)18.124.9
 6.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton County)23.225.8
 2.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pointe South Middle School)11.513.7
 2.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Clayton County)21.314.2
 7.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pointe South Middle School)2522.4
 2.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton County)32.526.9
 5.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pointe South Middle School)6.312.2
 5.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Clayton County)16.314.9
 1.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Pointe South Middle School)12.36.9
 5.4%
   8th Grade Science (Clayton County)16.29.3
 6.9%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Pointe South Middle School)20.721.6
 0.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Clayton County)24.717.9
 6.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Pointe South Middle School)18.515.9
 2.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Clayton County)18.315.1
 3.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students846760
 10.2%
African American670573
 14.5%
American Indian02
Asian414
 250%
Hispanic142143
 0.7%
Pacific Islander01
White910
 11.1%
Two or More Races2117
 19%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.9%90.5%
 2.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pointe South Middle School

Pointe South Middle School ranks in the bottom 15.5% of Georgia middle schools.

Students who attend Pointe South Middle School usually go on to attend Mundy's Mill High School

Students at Pointe South Middle School are 76% African American, 20% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 718 students attended Pointe South Middle School.


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