Serving 1,536 students in grades 6-8, Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,536 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School's student population of 1,536 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,536 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#285 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
9%
18%
Black
19%
36%
White
65%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School's ranking?
Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School is ranked #285 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School often compared to?
Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Paulding Middle School, Lena Mae Moses Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School?
1,536 students attend Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School?
Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School offer ?
Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School part of?
Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School is part of Paulding County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Winter Break- Schools Closed
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Early Release
May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)
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