Needwood Middle School vs. Jane Macon Middle School
Should you attend Needwood Middle School or Jane Macon 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
Top Rankings
Needwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Jane Macon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 748 students in grades 6-8, Needwood Middle School ranks in the top 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 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher 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 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Serving 780 students in grades 6-8, Jane Macon 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 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 61% 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
748 students
780 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1001 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#973 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
267
234
Grade 7 Students
235
272
Grade 8 Students
246
274
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
18%
15%
% Black
38%
38%
% White
36%
39%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
66%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
