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J. R. Trippe Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 556 students
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2 stars

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Posted March 17, 2011
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J.R. Trippe is excellent, Good physical plant, easy access, good teachers, courteous staff, clean, neat cafeteria, great band program. Trippe offers more and better educational opportunity than most middle school youngsters are willing to pursue.
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Posted June 25, 2008
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I don't know about prejudice and racism . We would like to see more challenging assignments given to our daughter. I don't remember her having homework more than two or three times all last year. She is an honor student, bur even honor students should be challenged in order to realize their full potential.
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Posted January 17, 2008
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thumbs down...both my kids have been to different schools and only problem at this one. I think there is alot of prejudice and racism among the teachers. Makes kids feel uncomfortable.
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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 92% in 2012.

184 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

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96%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

179 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

185 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 73% in 2012.

193 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
77%
Social Studies

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

193 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
62%
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.

180 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 91% in 2012.

174 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2012.

183 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 85% in 2012.

187 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
83%
Social Studies

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

186 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
77%

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.

182 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
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Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

179 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

181 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

186 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

184 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
80%

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.

188 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
68%
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
Black 52% 38%
White 44% 46%
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 62%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 7%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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