Serving 740 students in grades 6-8, Needwood Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 740 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in GA
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Needwood Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Needwood Middle School is 0.70, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Needwood Middle School?
740 students attend Needwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Needwood Middle School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Needwood Middle School?
Needwood Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Needwood Middle School offer ?
Needwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Needwood Middle School part of?
Administration spends most of their time focusing on communicating with parents of students that are behavior problems or at risk. They could afford to invest some time into improving the learning environment for the kids who go to school and do what they are supposed to.
- Posted by Parent - pirat
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 740 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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