Serving 1,097 students in grades 6-8, South Effingham Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
South Effingham Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Effingham Middle School is 0.50, 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?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend South Effingham Middle School?
1,097 students attend South Effingham Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of South Effingham Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% 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 South Effingham Middle School?
South Effingham Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Effingham Middle School offer ?
South Effingham Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Effingham Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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