Serving 498 students in grades 3-5, Metter Intermediate 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 was 32% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)27%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
22%
18%
Black
30%
36%
White
44%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average).
How many students attend Metter Intermediate School?
498 students attend Metter Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Metter Intermediate School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metter Intermediate School?
Metter Intermediate School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Metter Intermediate School offer ?
Metter Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Metter Intermediate School part of?
Metter Intermediate School is part of Candler County School District.
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