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Clay County Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 80 students

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Posted August 13, 2007

this school is a wonderful learning process school i recommend your kids go


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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.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 73% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
4%
Social Studies

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

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
28%
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.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 91% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 85% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
31%
Social Studies

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

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
37%
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.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
17%
Social Studies

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

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
24%
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.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
57%
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

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 100% 38%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 3%
Hispanic N/A 10%
White N/A 46%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 0%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 95%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 11%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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200 Hobbs Ln
Fort Gaines, GA 39851
Phone: (229) 768-2232

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