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Martha Puckett Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 587 students

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3 stars

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2013:
Based on 2 ratings
2012:
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2011:
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Posted March 13, 2013

This school is a middle school and has never had a preK. You may have it confused with Martha Rawls elementary which is also in Wayne Co. I'm sorry your experience at Wayne county schools was negative.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted January 8, 2013

My child attended this school for Prek, I pulled him out the middle of the year and moved far away from this school. My son is left handed and was punished by the teacher for not using his right hand. I was astonished when he came home crying because he got yelled at for writing/eating/painting with his left hand. The teacher would make him sit on his left hand so that he would learn how to "properly" do things. When I spoke to the principal about this I was told that what I allow my child to do at home will not be tolerated in the school. They acted like left handed people were a discipline problem. As far as I'm concerned this school was the worst school I've ever sent my children too. I would not recommend sending a child there at all!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 6, 2012

My child is bullied daily, humiliated by teachers and staff. The communication between this school and the home is horrible. I have sent multiple requests for conferences, phone calls, etc with no luck. I would not recommend this school to anyone. I agree with the thought of selling/renting out my house to be able to pull my child out of this school. I am now looking at private schools for the next semester. When you try to call the school, do not expect to be able to talk to a person. You have to spend your time going thru the automated system, only to have to leave a message on a person's voicemail to never recieve a call back. My child's grades dropped from As to Cs in four weeks. When I questioned the school as to why, since I have not seen any paperwork at home about this, I recieved no answer. I still an attempting to get an answer three weeks later. I stopped in the school recently, after taking off of work to go, to be able to speak in person with the principal, i was turned away. The staff and principal refused to schedule an appointment. So that was a waste of time and money. I am now in the process of speaking to the school board and superintendent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 3, 2012

Bullying is out of control, along with the profanity and manners. The teachers are rude and negative. Im selling my house just to get out of the district.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

Very enthusiastic administrators!


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.

213 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

212 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

213 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 73% in 2012.

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
69%
Social Studies

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

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
41%
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.

208 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 91% in 2012.

208 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2012.

209 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 85% in 2012.

212 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
73%
Social Studies

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

212 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
66%
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.

187 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

187 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

190 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

193 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
61%

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

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
73%

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.

190 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
80%

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.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
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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

 
 
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2010

 
 
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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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n/a

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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 79% 46%
Black 17% 38%
Hispanic 3% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 0%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 55%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 12%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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475 Durrence Rd
Jesup, GA 31545
Phone: (912) 427-1061

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