Serving 1,071 students in grades 6-8, Valdosta 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 24% (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 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,071 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in GA
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Valdosta 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 Valdosta Middle School is 0.46, 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?
24% 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 Valdosta Middle School?
1,071 students attend Valdosta Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Valdosta Middle School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valdosta Middle School?
Valdosta Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Valdosta Middle School offer ?
Valdosta Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Valdosta Middle School part of?
The teaching is indeed helping me learn. The fighting is to a minimum and is peaceful for the most part. Love this school and thats for the most part it.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Ryleigh
51/17/2018
Good let the students have more money to spend
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jacob Alford
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,071 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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