Russell Middle School vs. Bear Creek Middle School
Should you attend Russell Middle School or Bear Creek 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
Russell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Bear Creek Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 988 students in grades 6-8, Russell 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 36% (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 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 742 students in grades 6-8, Bear Creek 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 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
988 students
742 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1082 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1224 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
343
281
Grade 7 Students
310
238
Grade 8 Students
335
223
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
4%
% Hispanic
26%
26%
% Black
12%
14%
% White
49%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
11%
