Summary:
Zip code 31779, encompassing the Pelham, Georgia area, is home to just one middle school, Pelham City Middle School, which serves grades 6 through 8 with an enrollment of 287 students.
Pelham City Middle School is the sole middle school in the Pelham City district, meaning the school’s performance directly reflects the district’s. The school has shown a strong upward trajectory, jumping from the 26th percentile to the 35th percentile in state rankings over the past year. A standout achievement is its chronic absenteeism rate of just 9.3%, which is roughly half the state average of 17.7%, indicating strong student engagement. The school serves a student body where 100% qualify for free/reduced lunch, and it maintains a favorable 13:1 student-teacher ratio with per-student spending of $13,776.
Academically, the school shows a clear pattern of improvement as students advance. Math proficiency increases from 13.9% in 6th grade to 35.1% in 8th grade, narrowing the gap with the state from 26.8 points to just 11.2 points. The most remarkable finding is an extraordinary 14.8-point surge in 8th-grade Social Studies proficiency, jumping from 19% to 33.8% in a single year. Science performance is also a notable strength, sitting just 2.4 points below the state average. However, the school’s biggest challenge remains English Language Arts, where proficiency rates hover around 18-20%—a consistent 20+ point gap with the state based on the most recent available data. With improving momentum in multiple subjects and a clear focus area in ELA, Pelham City Middle School appears well-positioned for continued growth.
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