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Sammy McClure Senior Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1043 students

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4 stars

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2012:
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2011:
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2010:
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Posted August 17, 2012

Wow . There are a handful of kind people here. 5 handfuls of funny/cool people and there rest... ehhh . Snobbish/"popular"


Posted May 2, 2012

As you enter the school, you will notice a poster stating "Sammy McClure Middle School is NO place for HATE" Yet, for the past year and a half my child has endured HATE. The principal and assistants manipulate your child into believing that the kids are only playing around. Even when we sat down w/ the asst. principal to watch of video of 5 kids lay their hands repeatedly on my child and push his head against the bus window while my child through out the entire video held his head for cover (which they were suspended for 3 whole days) we were still not taken seriously. When we called to discuss the "newest" matter I was told that it would have to wait a week to schedule a meeting due to classroom time. In the meantime, my child was one again bullied and as of 2 days ago I withdrew my son. Neither principal was willing to speak w/ me regarding the subject and took the front office staff 30 minutes to convince Dr. Hutnik to speak w/ me. My child has NEVER had a disciplinary action taken against him. Sad that the system overlooks the bullies.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 8, 2011

LOVE this school! Switched my son here in 7th grade after a disasterous year at another school in the district. It's like night and day. Dr. Hutnick runs a great program, the staff and administration are professional, helpful and madde us feel welcome from the minute we stepped in the door. The teachers are encouraging and my son is actually enjoying school again! I will be sending all my children here!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 24, 2010

I have been very happy with this school. Teacher and staff are wonderful and there are extracurricular activities for the kids. My son loves it here. I feel he is getting a quility education at this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 22, 2010

The teachers are great,my son loved this school.The negative is some people are racist at the school and staff does not handle the situation correctly
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 5, 2010

I go to this school and they are a lot of fun things but they can be strict when they want to.Also,there is a lot of learning and clubs.There is athletics well. I love it.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 3, 2009

My daughter transitioned from a private school to Sammy McCLure, and she loves middle school. The teachers are very involved.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 10, 2008

great school with tons of great sports activities
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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.

367 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

364 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

365 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 73% in 2012.

372 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Social Studies

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

372 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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92%
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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.

367 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 91% in 2012.

364 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2012.

365 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 85% in 2012.

370 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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94%

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93%

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89%

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86%
Social Studies

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

369 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
94%

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.

347 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

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97%

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95%

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92%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

343 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
93%

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84%

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87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

344 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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100%

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100%

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97%

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97%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

353 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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90%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
76%
Social Studies

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

353 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
62%
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.

351 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
86%
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 85% 46%
Black 9% 38%
Hispanic 5% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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315 Bob Grogan Dr
Dallas, GA 30132
Phone: (770) 505-3700

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