Serving 1,323 students in grades 6-8, Beacon Hill Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,323 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Beacon Hill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Beacon Hill Middle School's student population of 1,323 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,323 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Students by Grade
Beacon Hill Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beacon Hill Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#169 out of 2204 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
5%
18%
Black
19%
36%
White
63%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Beacon Hill Middle School is ranked #169 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Beacon Hill Middle School often compared to?
Beacon Hill Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Druid Hills Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Beacon Hill Middle School?
1,323 students attend Beacon Hill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Beacon Hill Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beacon Hill Middle School?
Beacon Hill Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beacon Hill Middle School offer ?
Beacon Hill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Beacon Hill Middle School part of?
Beacon Hill Middle School is part of City Schools Of Decatur School District.
In what neighborhood is Beacon Hill Middle School located?
Beacon Hill Middle School is located in the McDonugh Adams Kings neighborhood of Decatur, GA.
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