Summary
Jefferson County Middle School in Stapleton, GA, serves 440 students in grades 6 through 8 and is part of the Jefferson County district, which ranks in the bottom third of Georgia districts. The school has consistently received a 1-star rating over the past six years, placing it in the bottom 20% of middle schools statewide, though its most recent ranking (20th percentile) is its highest in the provided data.
Academically, the school trails state averages significantly across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the most recent year, 8th-grade science proficiency was 10.6% compared to the state's 29.7%, and 8th-grade social studies was 17.7% versus the state's 40.2%. All student subgroups—including Female, Male, African American, Hispanic, White, and Special Education—rank in the bottom 22nd percentile or lower statewide, with Special Education students ranking particularly low at the 11th percentile. Chronic absenteeism stands at 21.1%, which is better than the district average (21.9%) but still higher than the state's 17.7%. Notably, the school has a high per-pupil spending of $13,995 and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.2, yet these resources have not yet translated into stronger test scores.
There are some encouraging signs. Math proficiency has improved dramatically across all grade levels since 2022-2023—for instance, 6th-grade math jumped from 7.6% to 26.8%, and 7th-grade math from 6% to 19.5%. This upward trend aligns with the school's slight improvement in state ranking. However, other subjects show volatility: 8th-grade science improved in the most recent year, while social studies dropped sharply. With 100% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, the school faces significant economic challenges, but the recent math gains suggest that targeted instructional strategies may be starting to pay off. There are no other schools within 20 miles for comparison.
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