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Marshall Middle School (Closed 2014)

1830 Shepherd Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Marshall Middle School serves 357 students in grades 6-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 51% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 86% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 93%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% 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
357 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
(12-13)
51%
83%
(12-13)
86%
93%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
94%
36%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% GA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
How many students attend Marshall Middle School?
357 students attend Marshall Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Marshall Middle School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marshall Middle School?
Marshall Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marshall Middle School offer ?
Marshall Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Marshall Middle School part of?
Marshall Middle School is part of Muscogee County School District.

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