Derenne Middle School vs. Coastal Middle School
Should you attend Derenne Middle School or Coastal 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
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Top Rankings
Derenne Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Coastal Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Overview
Serving 530 students in grades 6-8, Derenne 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 6% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (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.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Serving 556 students in grades 6-8, Coastal Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
530 students
556 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2166 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#882 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
160
162
Grade 7 Students
168
190
Grade 8 Students
202
204
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
92%
26%
% White
2%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
