Avondale Middle School serves 522 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 64% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 76% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 91%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower 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
522 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)64%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)76%
91%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
90%
36%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% GA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 91% GA state average).
How many students attend Avondale Middle School?
522 students attend Avondale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Avondale Middle School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Avondale Middle School?
Avondale Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Avondale Middle School offer ?
Avondale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Avondale Middle School part of?
Avondale Middle School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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