Summary:
Zip code 30147, encompassing the Lindale area of Georgia, is home to a single middle school, Pepperell Middle School, which serves grades 5 through 7 as part of the Floyd County School District.
Pepperell Middle School is a school on a clear upward trajectory, having improved its state ranking from the 64th percentile in 2022-2023 to the 77th percentile in 2024-2025, earning a 4-star rating. The school's standout strength is its 7th grade English Language Arts performance, where 52.1% of students met proficiency—well above both the district (43.6%) and state (40.7%) averages. In the most recent math data, 5th graders showed remarkable year-over-year improvement, jumping from 39.0% to 57.5% proficiency, nearly matching the district average. However, 6th and 7th grade math scores lag behind the district by 6.4 and 9.0 percentage points respectively, suggesting the school may be more effective in earlier grades. Science remains a persistent challenge, with only 34.4% of 5th graders proficient compared to 48.9% in the district and 44.2% statewide.
Despite serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged population—68.34% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch—the school maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate of 11.2%, well below the state average of 17.7%. With a favorable 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $13,749, the school appears well-resourced for individualized instruction. While science and upper-grade math need attention, the school's rising ranking, strong 7th grade literacy, and significant 5th grade math gains indicate effective instructional practices that are helping students succeed despite economic challenges.
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