Serving 508 students in grades 6-8, Georgia Washington Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 12% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 22% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)12%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)22%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
92%
32%
White
3%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Georgia Washington Middle School?
508 students attend Georgia Washington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Georgia Washington Middle School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Georgia Washington Middle School?
Georgia Washington Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Georgia Washington Middle School offer ?
Georgia Washington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Georgia Washington Middle School part of?
Georgia Washington Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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