SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

D

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

23%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

26%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Upson-lee Middle School Meets Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

22%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

32%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

16%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

22%
29%

ELA Proficiency

32%
32%

Science Proficiency

16%
32%

GA Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

N/A%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

0%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

0

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

0%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

0%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

0%
4%

AP Computer Science

0%
1%

AP Math

0%
2%

GA Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

28.25 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.66 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

15.36 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$50,872

GA Average: $85,989

Unemployment Rate

2.6%

GA Average: 5.2%

Median Home value

$152,027

GA Average: $295,153

Median Rent

$857 /mo

GA Average: $1,429

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

85.0%

GA Average: 88.9%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

14:1

GA Average: 13:1

Number of Teachers

67

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$75,680

Average for all teachers in Thomaston-upson County

Student to Counselor Ratio

309:1

GA Average: 455:1

Number of Support Staff

4

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

0

Nurses:

1

Social Workers:

0

Law Enforcement Officers:

0

Security Staff:

0

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

78%

GA Average: 93%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

64%

GA Average: 67%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

239

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

208

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

1019

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

20

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

3

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

View incidents of bullying by victim type

Gender-Based

5

Sexual Orientation Based

5

Race-Based

3

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$8014 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$6.40

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

52%

Native American

0%

Asian or Pacific Islander

0%

Black

38%

Latino

4%

Multiracial

5%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

100%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

0%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

1%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

1%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

0%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

16%

Gifted & Talented

0%

Middle Schools Nearest to Upson-lee Middle School

Explore nearby middle schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 17%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 13%
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