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Beacon Hill Middle School

220 W College Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
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%
  • : Top 10% in GA
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Beacon Hill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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.
This School
State Level (GA)
#169 out of 2204 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Beacon Hill Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Beacon Hill Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Beacon Hill Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Beacon Hill Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
5%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Beacon Hill Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
19%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Beacon Hill Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
63%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Beacon Hill Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Beacon Hill Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Beacon Hill Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Beacon Hill Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Beacon Hill Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Beacon Hill Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beacon Hill Middle School's ranking?
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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