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Pine Hill Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 606 students

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5 stars

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Posted September 14, 2012

Excellent teachers, strong leadership, challenging curriculum and programs. A great and safe place for students. I love it!
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

209 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

208 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

212 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 73% in 2012.

215 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

215 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
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

English Language Arts

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

201 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 91% in 2012.

197 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2012.

201 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 85% in 2012.

204 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

202 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
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

English Language Arts

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

191 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

189 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

192 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

194 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

193 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
n/a

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.

188 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
n/a
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.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
Algebra I

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

2012

 
 
n/a
American Literature

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

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
Biology

The state average for Biology was 73% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
Economics

The state average for Economics was 77% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
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

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

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

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
Physical Science

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

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
U.S. History

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

2012

 
 
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

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2147 McElmurray Rd
Hephzibah, GA 30815
Phone: (706) 592-2730

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