Summary:
Middle schools in zip code 30238 (Jonesboro, GA) include three schools—Pointe South Middle School, Mundys Mill Middle School, and Kendrick Middle School—all serving grades 6-8 within the Clayton County district, where every student qualifies for free/reduced lunch.
Pointe South Middle School is the standout performer, ranking 429th statewide (26th percentile) and improving 76 spots in one year. It leads the cluster in 8th grade science (27% proficiency) and social studies (25%), and posts an impressive 69.6% Algebra I proficiency—more than double the district average. Mundys Mill Middle School excels in advanced coursework, with 72% proficiency in high school Physical Science and 65.4% in Algebra I, despite ranking lowest overall (475th). Kendrick Middle School shows the strongest 6th grade math (23.2%) and has improved its ranking from 499th to 455th, but struggles with the highest chronic absenteeism (30.3%) and a decline in 8th grade math (15.8%).
All three schools face significant challenges: chronic absenteeism ranges from 23.3% to 30.3%, well above the state's 17.7%, and grade-level math proficiency lags far behind state averages (10-25% vs. 40-46%). However, the advanced course results reveal untapped potential—students in Algebra I and high school science outperform state averages, suggesting strong acceleration programs. Notably, Kendrick spends the most per student ($17,281) yet ranks middle, while Pointe South spends the least ($15,595) and achieves the best outcomes, indicating factors like instruction and culture matter more than funding. For parents, this cluster offers pockets of excellence in advanced coursework, but grade-level performance and attendance remain key areas to watch.
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