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Murphey Middle Charter School

Charter | 6-8 | 514 students

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4 reviews of this school


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Posted August 25, 2009

That is a great school just like every other school in richmond county so why punish every one when its the teachers that need to learn how to take control.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 9, 2003

Teachers can't teach because they spend too much time trying to control their classrooms. The Administration does not support their teachers. The students are 2-3 grade levels behind where they should be. What discipline they have is ineffective. If you are thinking or working here or sending you child here, don't.


Posted July 13, 2003

As a parent of a previously attended Richmond County student, and as a previous teacher in this school system, and in this particular school as well, I can tell you this school is one of the worst I have ever seen, in every respect, and the entire Richmond County School System is in great need of improvement, especially with regards to the administration!! Needless to say, I do not work there any longer.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 22, 2003

I think that the children are not being challenged at all academically. They often have no home-work. No extracurricular activities for six graders. It's a real negative enviroment which is not condusive to learning.


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2012.

178 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

178 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

179 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 73% in 2012.

185 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
39%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2012.

183 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
26%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 93% in 2012.

189 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 91% in 2012.

187 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2012.

188 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 85% in 2012.

190 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
37%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

193 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
13%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2012.

151 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

151 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

151 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2012.

151 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 82% in 2012.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
54%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA) to students in grades 5 and 8. The MGWA is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

9th Grade Literature

The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 84% in 2012.

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2010

 
 
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Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 63% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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American Literature

The state average for American Literature was 89% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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Biology

The state average for Biology was 73% in 2012.

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2010

 
 
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Economics

The state average for Economics was 77% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 65% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
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Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 54% in 2012.

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Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 78% in 2012.

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2010

 
 
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U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 68% in 2012.

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n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered End-of-Course Tests (EOCT) in 9th grade math levels 1 and 2, biology, United States history, physical science, American literature and economics. The EOCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 91% 38%
White 6% 46%
Hispanic 2% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 0%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 96%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 18%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2610 Milledgeville Rd
Augusta, GA 30904
Phone: (706) 737-7350

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