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Gardner-Newman Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1033 students

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4 stars

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Posted August 9, 2011

I am entering the ninth grad and graduated from GNMS. I loved the people and teachers there and felt that it was a good place to be. I have made some life long friends there and met a few teachers that inspired me. The only things wrong with it were the fact that the academics weren't challenging... at all, the sanitation could be better and I recommend not eating the school food. The school over all was average. To me and if you have an exceptional child, grand child or you are, the school was just a baby sitting service, not an educational institution. The only thing that set it apart was the people.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 25, 2011

Good school. Good athletic program Recomend this school to outgoing people that want to do something with their life
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 15, 2010

I wanna go to this middle school. I heard they do fun stuff there and i think its just cool!


Posted May 3, 2009

I recomand this school to any kid. Mr.Ward helps keep all us kids in order and he's really nice. All of the teachers are great and the staff is to. i love this school and its fun we always have fun doing whatever. We have some of the smatest kids and im happy to be a mustang, :)
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 30, 2008

I rate Gardner-Newman Middle School the TOP middle school in Troup County. The reason for my high rating is when my child first entered the school her 6th grade year we encountered alot of problems on the bus and within the school that we were not use to. My child would come home and would be afraid to tell me things that went on due to her knowing my goals and expectation of her in school and what I would and wouldn't toilatrate from her. When I called the school to solve the problems administration addressed the problem right then and solved it with fairness because they saw that I was concern parent that cared about my child and her education.I can truely say it is the same way now with the teachers and the new principal we have such a great communication line thats all it takes with the school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 10, 2008

this school has athletic and acdemic excellence that is beyond any other school i have seen


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.

311 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%

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93%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

310 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

313 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 73% in 2012.

319 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
77%
Social Studies

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

317 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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80%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
69%
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.

318 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 91% in 2012.

312 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2012.

321 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 85% in 2012.

321 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
72%
Social Studies

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

319 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
80%
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.

327 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
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Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

328 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

331 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

334 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

333 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
74%

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.

318 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
67%
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 55% 46%
Black 41% 38%
Hispanic 2% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 1%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 59%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 8%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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101 S Shannon Dr
Lagrange, GA 30241
Phone: (706) 883-1535

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