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Carrollton Junior High School

Public | 6-8 | 980 students

 
 
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Posted July 27, 2012

This school has excellent teachers, strong leadership from the principal, and a challenging academic program. This school has been the best one I have went to.


Posted December 1, 2010

I tried to enroll my daughter over the summer so she would have a good middle school experience because of all the wonderful reviews I had heard about the school from other parents. I filled out the paperwork and heard nothing 2 weeks prior to school starting I called and spoke directly to the principle. He told me he didn't have the room for her and then asked me why I had put on my application that I wanted to her to attend because I had heard the school concentrated on academics and had a good rep for keeping a handle on behavior problems. My child has a perfect record and A/B grades and I wanted to keep it that way. I asked why she wasn't allowed in and he said the jury who looks the apps over want to see more statistical information and look to see if household income met the majority!!!! What???? I was appalled and told him that not every student has the benefit of being from a wealthy family some of them are just good kids and that if snobbery is what he basis enrollment on them we didn't want to attend anyway. I am not kidding, he actually said this to me I don't give a hoot how good your country boy football team is!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 16, 2010

Both of my children attend CJHS and I have nothing but great things to say about both of their experiences. One of my children struggles and one sails academically, but Carrollton City Schools have consistantly addressed both situations very well. They learn, they are safe, they feel special and individual and they wouldn't go anywhere else.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 9, 2009

this is one amazing school, the students, teachers, and faculty all give one hundred percent to this school and it truley shows. ive been going to carrollton schools from pre-k through my current grade, the 8th grade, and it is one marvalous school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 11, 2009

I go to CJHS and its the best school ever!!! Go Trojans!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 5, 2009

I use to be very impressed with CJHS. That is untill my son tried out for several different sports and did not make any of them.. You have to be from Carrollton and live in the rich division before your child will have any kind of a chance of playing sports. So if your child is in to sports and you are new in this town dont get your hopes up that he are she will make it.... Which is sad when you know that your child is good and they still dont get picked...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2008

My daughter has attended the Carrollton City schools since 1st grade and I have been pleased each year. This year we moved and I transferred my daughter to a charter school in Atlanta, while I have never had any problems with CJHS, I was excited about what the Charter school would offer her. Well let me just say after 9 weeks I have withdrawn her and placed her back at CJHS. It is truly a great, well rounded school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 24, 2007

Now with our second child at CJHS, we believe it has been our best educational experience so far. Approachable administrators, dedicated teachers, innovative programs, and a variety of extracurricular activities have made it feel like a custom-made curricus,lum for each child. Our children have taken trips to: watch theater productions, develop leadership and outdoor skills at Lookout Mountain, and participate in the Junior Beta Convention to name a few. In addition to the typical sports teams football, basketball, baseball, and cheerleading, we support a swim and gymnastics team. Our Junior High band competes in southeastern competitions.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 10, 2005

Carrollton JR .High is a great school with lots of after school academic programs it's a school with lots of care the teachers and staff there are great they really care and are really into what the kids have to say...the teachers are great and are really into the childs grade they care a lot of the students at the school that's why i love it there and i hate school but not Carrollton JR .High. The teachers do a great job teaching especially Mrs. Strickland she's the best 7th grade math teacher ever..
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 18, 2005

Our child transferred to CJHS from a private school. We suprisingly found the academics here at Carrollton to be superior to that of the private Middle School. The teachers are excellent; some of the most caring faculty we've ever experienced. The award winning band program is unbelievable! The many extracurricular activies, i.e. clubs, sports all seem to be very well run. There appears to be no disipline issues! When we have volunteered there, the students are always so very polite and everything seems to flow beautifully! We are very pleased!
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

343 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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94%

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97%

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Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

346 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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87%

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81%

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78%

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77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

344 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 73% in 2012.

354 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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84%

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80%

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75%

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68%
Social Studies

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

354 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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83%

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81%

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75%
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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.

301 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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95%

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92%

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Math

The state average for Math was 91% in 2012.

299 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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95%

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92%

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88%

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85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2012.

300 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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96%

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93%

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90%

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90%
Science

The state average for Science was 85% in 2012.

310 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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87%

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83%

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80%

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83%
Social Studies

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

309 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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83%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
81%
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.

339 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

335 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

338 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

350 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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80%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
65%
Social Studies

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

349 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
60%
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.

345 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
77%
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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Algebra I

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

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American Literature

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

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Biology

The state average for Biology was 73% in 2012.

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Economics

The state average for Economics was 77% in 2012.

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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

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Integrated Math 1

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

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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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U.S. History

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

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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

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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
White 49% 44%
Black 31% 37%
Hispanic 12% 12%
Two or more races 6% 3%
Asian 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 4%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 43%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 7%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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510 Ben Scott Blvd
Carrollton, GA 30117
Phone: (770) 832-6535

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