Summary:
Zip code 31548, encompassing Kingsland, Georgia, is served by a single middle school, Camden Middle School, which educates approximately 1,078 students in grades 6 through 8 within the highly regarded Camden County School District.
Camden Middle School stands out for its exceptional performance in advanced coursework. Students taking Algebra I achieved a perfect 100% proficiency rate on the End of Course assessment for two consecutive years, and 8th graders enrolled in High School Physical Science posted a 95.3% proficiency rate—far exceeding the state average of 60.9%. The school has maintained a solid 4-star rating for three straight years, improving its statewide rank from 154th to 136th out of roughly 580 middle schools. This success is supported by a district that ranks 11th in Georgia with a 5-star rating. However, performance in standard grade-level subjects is more moderate, with math proficiency ranging from 45.6% in 6th grade to 58.5% in 8th grade, and 8th grade science at 48.1%—all still above state averages. A notable bright spot is the dramatic 12.4-point improvement in 8th grade science proficiency, from 35.7% to 48.1% year-over-year.
While the school excels at accelerating high-achieving students, it faces challenges with the broader student population. Chronic absenteeism is a concern at 24.4%, nearly 7 points above the state average of 17.7%, though it mirrors the district-wide rate. Trends in math are mixed: 6th grade improved, but 7th grade declined from 52.8% to 47.1%, and 8th grade dipped slightly. Social Studies also slipped from 52.2% to 48.2%, though it remains above the state. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1 and per-student spending of $11,484, Camden Middle School provides a strong foundation, particularly for students ready for advanced coursework, while continuing to work on lifting proficiency across all grade levels.
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