Serving 668 students in grades 6-8, Morgan Road 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 was 9% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 14% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
668 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)9%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)14%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
3%
18%
Black
92%
36%
White
3%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% GA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% GA state average).
How many students attend Morgan Road Middle School?
668 students attend Morgan Road Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Morgan Road 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 Morgan Road Middle School?
Morgan Road Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Morgan Road Middle School offer ?
Morgan Road Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Morgan Road Middle School part of?
Morgan Road Middle School is part of Richmond County School District.
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