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Thomas County Middle School

Public | 5-8 | 1628 students

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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 94% in 2012.

389 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

386 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

393 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

402 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

401 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
69%

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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2012.

419 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

419 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

418 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 73% in 2012.

437 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
84%
Social Studies

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

436 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
77%

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.

395 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 91% in 2012.

394 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2012.

396 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 85% in 2012.

407 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
80%
Social Studies

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

407 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
87%

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.

407 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

406 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

407 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

412 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
76%
Social Studies

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

412 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
74%
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 80% in 2012.

396 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
73%
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

Writing

The state average for Writing was 82% in 2012.

409 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
74%
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.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
100%

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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 65% 46%
Black 32% 38%
Hispanic 2% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 1%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 60%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 14%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4681 US Highway 84 Byp W
Thomasville, GA 31792
Phone: (229) 225-4394

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