Athens Middle School
8 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Athens Middle School
Athens Middle School is a public school located in Athens, Georgia. It is part of the Clarke County School District and serves students in grades 6-8. The school has a diverse student body and offers a variety of educational opportunities. Athens Middle School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has an excellent staff of teachers and administrators who are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. Athens Middle School offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and arts programs. Students can also participate in academic competitions, such as the Georgia Science Olympiad and the Georgia Mathcounts Competition. Athens Middle School is a great place for students to learn, grow, and explore their interests.
Address:
100 Hwy 31 North
Athens, AL 35611Phone:
(256) 233-6620
Site:
Grades:
6 – 8
Enrollment:
959 students
Overview Athens Middle School
Athens Middle School serves 959 students in grades 6-8.
Athens Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Verdict on Athens Middle School
Athens Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Athens Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
