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Manchester Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 395 students

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Posted January 30, 2009

i'm a mms student in the sixth grade. it has now been rebuilt and it is a very good school. my math teacher, Mrs, Dunn is awesome. she will help you with anything. and my language arts teacher, Mrs. Renner is also very good. she connects with the students and makes learning fun! i love both of the teachers very much!
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 27, 2007

This school is very small but gives students the education one on one. Teachers here make students want to learn.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 2, 2007

I actually think MMS is a good school. I personally use to go there and I loved it. Everybody there is so nice and makes sure you know what's going on. It just needs to be rebuilt. That's all.
—Submitted by Anastasia [[Stasi]] Johnston, a former student


Posted December 12, 2005

I think that MMS is a very poor school. Starship Troopers in 7th grade have some of the best teachers Ever! Mrs. Jones is a very good one. This year they made AYP and they are very proud of it! The school is in a bad area and needs BADLY to be rebuilt. I mean its been there since the 50's come on now?
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 28, 2005

I think MMS is a poor school. It needs to be rebuilt or fixed. It is really old. I even went to school there and I'm now 34. I love the teachers there even my daughter likes them, but it's just the school I don't like.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted August 31, 2005

I think that MMS is a great school.My daughter goes there she loves it. My daughter is in band that is a great program iam prode of what she is doing.There sports program is great they always do there best.I also think that the mission is the best.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 2, 2005

I think that M.M.S is in the process of being an execeptionly good school. The foundation is already there. First of all you have a principal that was teaching when i was in school, and he was a very good teacher. being concerned about the students well being was always his concern and i see that he still carries this interest even after 20 years ago when i was in school. i don't know too many of the faculty personally but the ones that i have came in contact with so far has the students best intrest at heart, they seem to be determined to help our children excel in academics.i would like to see the school in a better location as a lot of the other parents would, but right now we work with what we have and i really do commend and support the principal and his staff. -
—Submitted by vera whitehead, a parent


Posted May 3, 2004

I have a daughter in this school, after moving from out of state, I wish I had found a better located school to place my child in. I think they should move the middle school to an area without a housing project. The location for the elementary school is great. Also, everyone under the 9th grade has uniform policy, the highschoolers are the ones half dressing, why does the uniform policy not include the highschoolers.
—Submitted by Brenda, a parent


Posted April 29, 2004

The building is old and poorly located. But the educational experience especially in math is good. School principal is a good guy. Other administrative personnel are at times indifferent. Nothing here should scare you off.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 29, 2003

Although there is a uniform program in place, disipline seems to be a problem at this school. It is located in the midst of a housing project and a very poor neighborhood. I have a daughter attending this school. I plan to remove her as soon as possible.
—Submitted by a parent


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.

151 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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92%

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Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

144 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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74%

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61%

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

151 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 73% in 2012.

154 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Social Studies

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

154 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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62%

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52%

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58%
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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.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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94%

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95%

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87%

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Math

The state average for Math was 91% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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86%

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91%

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91%

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87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2012.

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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94%

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90%

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84%

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91%
Science

The state average for Science was 85% in 2012.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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73%

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76%

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77%

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67%
Social Studies

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

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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69%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
52%
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.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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95%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

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88%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
52%

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77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
48%
Social Studies

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

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
60%
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.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
58%
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
Black 56% 38%
White 44% 46%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 3%
Hispanic 0% 10%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 0%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 81%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 25%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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231 W Perry St
Manchester, GA 31816
Phone: (706) 846-2846

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