Byron Middle School vs. Fort Valley Middle School
Should you attend Byron Middle School or Fort Valley Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 472 students in grades 6-8, Byron 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 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 466 students in grades 6-8, Fort Valley 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 14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
472 students
466 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1317 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1866 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
18%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
168
144
Grade 7 Students
147
158
Grade 8 Students
157
164
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
8%
21%
% Black
37%
67%
% White
48%
8%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
