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Toombs County Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 717 students

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2 reviews of this school


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Posted August 14, 2008

I love my school, it is a fun christian/ optional school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 15, 2008

I love this school. I am in the the 7th grade at this school. This is one of the cleanest schools I have went to. This is why I love Toombs County Middle School!:)
—Submitted by a student


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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.

258 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

256 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

256 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 73% in 2012.

264 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
76%
Social Studies

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

262 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
71%

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 93% in 2012.

223 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 91% in 2012.

227 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2012.

224 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 85% in 2012.

228 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
79%
Social Studies

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

227 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
51%
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.

236 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

230 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

236 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

243 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
53%
Social Studies

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

243 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
49%
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.

242 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
56%
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
White 59% 46%
Hispanic 22% 10%
Black 19% 38%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 5%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 76%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 18%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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701 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
Phone: (912) 526-8363

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