Serving 958 students in grades 6-8, Rising Starr Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 958 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in GA
Math Proficiency
: 76% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Rising Starr Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rising Starr Middle School is 0.52, 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?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Rising Starr Middle School?
958 students attend Rising Starr Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Rising Starr Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rising Starr Middle School?
Rising Starr Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rising Starr Middle School offer ?
Rising Starr Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rising Starr Middle School part of?
We explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
Explore the revolutionary approach of Personalized Learning in K-12 education. This article discusses the benefits, challenges, and potential of tailoring education to individual student needs, incorporating technology and adaptive learning methods to prepare students for the 21st century.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 958 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 76% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Related School Videos
1:57
2:24
5:38
2:39
Related School News
“It takes about 7 to 8 hours to make the masks,” said Didier, a technology and ...
The program, which the district launched last year at Rising Starr Middle School and added to Flat Rock Middle School this fall, attempts to expose students to future ...
Fayette County is establishing a Community for the Creative Arts at Rising Starr Middle School. The Board of Education approved ...
