Summary:
Zip code 30187 (Winston, GA) is home to a single middle school, Mason Creek Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 within the Douglas County School District.
Mason Creek Middle School is a standout performer, particularly given that 68% of its 853 students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school’s most remarkable achievement is a 100% proficiency rate in Algebra I, which is more than 50 percentage points above both the district and state averages. It also excels in 8th-grade science (45.2% proficient, 15.5 points above the state) and social studies (49.9% proficient, 9.7 points above the state). Chronic absenteeism is a clear strength at just 13.4%, well below the district’s 22.1% and the state’s 17.7%. The school’s state ranking has rebounded to the 74th percentile (4 stars) after a dip the prior year, marking its best performance in three years.
While the school shines in several areas, there are notable concerns. Eighth-grade math proficiency declined by 7.8 points to 41.1%, now sitting 5.2 points below the state average, and 7th-grade math remains essentially flat and slightly below state levels. This creates an interesting contrast: the school’s strongest math students appear to be thriving in accelerated Algebra I, while on-grade-level math in the upper grades lags. However, 6th-grade math saw a dramatic 17.4-point improvement to 56.8%, which bodes well for future cohorts. With per-student spending of $14,826 and a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1, Mason Creek Middle School demonstrates that efficient resource use and strong attendance can drive academic success even in a high-poverty context, though targeted support for upper-grade math will be key to sustaining its upward trajectory.
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