Crawford Long Middle School

3200 Latona Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30354
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 705 students in grades 6-8, Crawford Long Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 705 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Crawford Long Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Crawford Long Middle School's student population of 705 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
705 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

Crawford Long Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crawford Long Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#2071 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Crawford Long Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Crawford Long Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Crawford Long Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Crawford Long Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
8%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Crawford Long Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
90%
36%
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White
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36%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Crawford Long Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Crawford Long Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Crawford Long Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Crawford Long Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crawford Long Middle School's ranking?
Crawford Long Middle School is ranked #2071 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Crawford Long Middle School often compared to?
Crawford Long Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Park Middle School, Woodland Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Crawford Long Middle School?
705 students attend Crawford Long Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Crawford Long Middle School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crawford Long Middle School?
Crawford Long Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crawford Long Middle School offer ?
Crawford Long Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Crawford Long Middle School part of?
Crawford Long Middle School is part of Atlanta School District.
In what neighborhood is Crawford Long Middle School located?
Crawford Long Middle School is located in the Glenrose Heights neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.

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Date
Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 705 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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