Summary:
Zip code 31093 in Warner Robins, GA is served by a single middle school, Northside Middle School, which enrolls 859 students in grades 6 through 8 and is part of the Houston County school district.
Northside Middle School presents a striking split in academic performance. The school excels dramatically in advanced coursework: 87.9% of students pass Algebra I, compared to just 48.1% statewide, and an extraordinary 97% of 8th graders are proficient in High School Physical Science, versus 60.9% statewide. However, grade-level math proficiency lags significantly—only 21.7% of 6th graders, 28.0% of 7th graders, and 34.9% of 8th graders meet state standards, all well below state averages. Science (28.2%) and Social Studies (34.9%) proficiency for 8th graders also trail state benchmarks. The school serves a very high-poverty population, with 100% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, and chronic absenteeism is elevated at 23.2% compared to 17.7% statewide. On a positive note, the school’s state ranking has improved steadily over three years, from 371st to 328th out of roughly 580 middle schools.
For parents, the key takeaway is that Northside Middle School offers exceptional opportunities for students placed in accelerated tracks, particularly in math and science, where results are among the best in the state. However, the majority of students in standard grade-level math classes are performing below state averages, and the gap widens in earlier grades. The school’s favorable 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $14,011 suggest resources are available, but high absenteeism and poverty may be hindering broader progress. Social Studies scores also dropped notably this year, from 41.7% to 34.9%, which may be worth monitoring. Overall, this is a school with clear strengths in advanced academics but significant challenges in raising grade-level proficiency across the general student body.
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