Serving 740 students in grades 6-8, Turner Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 15% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower 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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 740 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Turner Middle School's student population of 740 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
740 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Turner Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Turner Middle School is 0.63, 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
#1589 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
43%
18%
Black
42%
36%
White
10%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Turner Middle School is ranked #1589 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Turner Middle School often compared to?
Turner Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stewart Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Turner Middle School?
740 students attend Turner Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Turner Middle School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turner Middle School?
Turner Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Turner Middle School offer ?
Turner Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Turner Middle School part of?
Turner Middle School is part of Douglas County School District.
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