Serving 722 students in grades 6-8, Fayette Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 94% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥99% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 93%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
722 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)94%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥99%
93%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
59%
36%
White
21%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% GA state average), while ≥99% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
How many students attend Fayette Middle School?
722 students attend Fayette Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Fayette Middle School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fayette Middle School?
Fayette Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fayette Middle School offer ?
Fayette Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Fayette Middle School part of?
Fayette Middle School is part of Fayette County School District.
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