Summary:
Zip code 30643, serving the Hartwell, Georgia area, is home to a single middle school, Hart County Middle School, which educates students in grades 6 through 8 within the Hart County school district.
For parents considering this school, the standout feature is its exceptional performance in Algebra I, where 96.5% of students scored proficient in the latest school year—nearly double the state average of 48.1%. This is not a one-year fluke, as the school posted a 98% proficiency rate the prior year. Mathematics achievement is strong across all grade levels, with 6th grade at 51.6% proficient, 7th grade at 47%, and 8th grade at 49.1%, all exceeding state averages. The school also showed notable year-over-year improvement in 6th and 7th grade math, gaining 7.4 and 6.4 percentage points respectively. However, there is a dramatic weakness in 8th grade science, where only 3.8% of students are proficient compared to the state's 29.7%, and physical science scores lag nearly 20 points behind the state. Social studies performance is essentially on par with the state average at 39.8%.
Given that 98.44% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, the school faces significant economic challenges, yet it still outperforms state averages in math. The chronic absenteeism rate of 15.3% is below the state's 17.7%, indicating solid engagement. The school has maintained a stable 3-star rating for three consecutive years, ranking between 208 and 234 out of roughly 580 Georgia middle schools. With a favorable 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $11,870, resources appear reasonably allocated. It is important to note that English Language Arts scores for the current year are not yet available, as Georgia will release them in December; the most recent data showed the school slightly below state averages in all three grades, suggesting literacy is an area to watch. Overall, this school offers strong math instruction, particularly for advanced students, but families should be aware of the significant science achievement gap.
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