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Mount Zion Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 320 students

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Carrollton's Mount Zion Middle School is a public school serving 320 students in grades 6-8.

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81% of students at this school are White.

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

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English Language Arts

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

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Science

The state average for Science was 73% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Social Studies

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

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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.

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Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

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

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Math

The state average for Math was 91% in 2012.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Science

The state average for Science was 85% in 2012.

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Social Studies

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

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

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

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Social Studies

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

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

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Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 82% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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.

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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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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.

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Source: Georgia Department of Education

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Grade 6
 
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Grade 7
 
3
Grade 8
 
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All students
 
4

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity	This school	State average
White	81%	46%
Black	10%	38%
Hispanic	8%	10%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	3%
American Indian/Alaska Native	N/A	0%

Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

	This school	District average	State average
Students per FTE teacher	16	N/A	14

Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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132 Mount Zion St
Carrollton, GA 30117
Phone: (770) 834-6654

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English Language Arts

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Reading

Science

Social Studies

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Algebra I

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Economics

Geometry

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