Beacon Hill Middle School

Summary:

Beacon Hill Middle School is a highly-ranked public middle school located in Decatur, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,323 students. The school is part of the City Schools of Decatur district and has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in the state of Georgia, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Beacon Hill Middle School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in the Georgia Milestones Assessment, with 94.2% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 72.8% for the City Schools of Decatur district and 44% for the state of Georgia. The school's English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates for grades 6-8 are also significantly higher than the district and state averages, suggesting that its students are well-prepared for the rigors of high school and college. Additionally, Beacon Hill Middle School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at only 12.85%, compared to nearby schools like Columbia Middle School and Cedar Grove Middle School, which have 100% of their students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

While Beacon Hill Middle School consistently outperforms the state and district averages, the nearby schools in the DeKalb County district, such as Columbia Middle School, Cedar Grove Middle School, and McNair Middle School, struggle with much lower proficiency rates in core subjects. This highlights the significant academic gap between Beacon Hill and its neighboring schools. Additionally, nearby magnet schools, such as Kittredge Magnet School and Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers, also demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates often exceeding 90% in core subjects, suggesting that the high-achieving students at Beacon Hill Middle School may be on par with their peers at these specialized magnet schools.

Detail:

Public 6-8

220 W College Ave
Decatur, GA 30030

(404) 370-4440

District: City Schools of Decatur

SchoolDigger Rank:
18^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,121

Students who attend Beacon Hill Middle School usually attend:

High:

Decatur High School

Feeder schools for Beacon Hill Middle School:

Elementary:	Clairemont Elementary School
	Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
	Glennwood Elementary School
	Oakhurst Elementary School
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	Talley Street Upper Elementary School
	Westchester Elementary School
	Winnona Park Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 1,322

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.6%

African American:

18.2%

Two or more races:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Beacon Hill Middle School ranks better than 96.9% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.07. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.6%), African American (18.2%), two or more races (9.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Beacon Hill Middle School is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Beacon Hill Middle School employs 102.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Beacon Hill Middle School is $10,121.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Beacon Hill Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Beacon Hill Middle School 18^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Beacon Hill Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Beacon Hill Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	68.35	116^th	420	72.4%
2007	73.65	86^th	445	80.7%
2008	75.57	89^th	462	80.7%
2009	75.70	85^th	466	81.8%
2010	77.00	82^nd	494	83.4%
2011	81.24	52^nd	504	89.7%
2012	76.05	102^nd	508	79.9%
2013	77.37	80^th	527	84.8%
2014	75.68	86^th	521	83.5%
2015	93.82	30^th	537	94.4%
2016	95.89	16^th	545	97.1%
2017	95.68	20^th	539	96.3%
2018	93.79	30^th	543	94.5%
2019	91.60	39^th	559	93.0%
2021	94.41	33^rd	542	93.9%
2022	93.42	42^nd	567	92.6%
2023	95.42	31^st	577	94.6%
2024	97.07	18^th	588	96.9%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Beacon Hill Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	412	412
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	490	490
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	466	466
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	505	505
1994	159	382	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	543
1995	219	419	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	641
1996	219	419	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	641
1997	227	420	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	650
1998	238	415	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	660
1999	239	327	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	571
2000	263	345	7	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	622
2001	259	300	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	564
2002	277	296	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	586
2003	277	296	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	586
2004	257	307	5	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	576
2005	227	270	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	22	529
2006	223	226	7	2	2	n/a	n/a	15	475
2007	222	243	7	6	1	n/a	n/a	18	497
2008	248	216	10	7	2	n/a	n/a	16	499
2009	271	231	14	5	0	n/a	n/a	20	541
2010	286	215	11	19	1	3	24	0	559
2011	349	230	16	22	2	1	34	0	654
2012	364	250	8	28	2	0	35	0	687
2013	426	272	10	29	1	0	44	0	782
2014	464	281	20	49	1	0	45	0	860
2015	530	279	26	56	1	1	41	0	934
2016	619	246	28	59	2	2	57	0	1013
2017	697	257	31	60	2	3	72	0	1122
2018	766	288	36	73	2	3	81	0	1249
2019	826	304	35	77	3	2	90	0	1337
2020	853	302	45	77	4	1	100	0	1382
2021	887	279	45	66	4	0	96	0	1377
2022	873	260	50	60	3	0	93	0	1339
2023	840	253	63	64	1	0	102	0	1323
2024	841	240	60	60	1	0	120	0	1322

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Beacon Hill Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	412	37.0	11.1	53.4
1991	490	42.0	11.6	47.6
1992	466	38.5	12.1	50.2
1993	505	38.0	13.3	57.4
1994	543	42.0	12.9	54.3
1995	641	44.0	14.6	47.6
1996	641	44.0	14.6	47.6
1997	650	44.5	14.6	54.5
1998	660	46.8	14.1	55.9
1999	571	47.9	11.9	50.1
2000	622	44.3	14.0	39.2
2001	564	47.2	11.9	37.2
2002	586	53.9	10.9	44.5
2003	586	53.9	10.9	44.5
2004	576	52.1	11.1	47
2005	529	55.4	9.5	43.4
2006	475	53.9	8.8	44.1
2007	497	46.7	10.6	35.1
2008	499	44.0	11.3	36.4
2009	541	48.6	11.1	30.7
2010	559	45.6	12.2	31.5
2011	654	47.6	13.7	29.2
2012	687	50.8	13.5	29.1
2013	782	52.3	14.9	26.3
2014	860	62.0	13.8	23.4
2015	934	66.0	14.1	20.1
2016	1013	71.0	14.2	14.4
2017	1122	72.7	15.4	14.2
2018	1249	77.5	16.1	14.1
2019	1337	91.4	14.6	12.9
2020	1382	95.3	14.5	12.6
2021	1377	99.9	13.7	10.3
2022	1339	102.9	13.0	n/a
2023	1323	97.4	13.5	12.8
2024	1322	102.4	12.9	16.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Beacon Hill Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	412	37.0	11.1	53.4
1991	490	42.0	11.6	47.6
1992	466	38.5	12.1	50.2
1993	505	38.0	13.3	57.4
1994	543	42.0	12.9	54.3
1995	641	44.0	14.6	47.6
1996	641	44.0	14.6	47.6
1997	650	44.5	14.6	54.5
1998	660	46.8	14.1	55.9
1999	571	47.9	11.9	50.1
2000	622	44.3	14.0	39.2
2001	564	47.2	11.9	37.2
2002	586	53.9	10.9	44.5
2003	586	53.9	10.9	44.5
2004	576	52.1	11.1	47
2005	529	55.4	9.5	43.4
2006	475	53.9	8.8	44.1
2007	497	46.7	10.6	35.1
2008	499	44.0	11.3	36.4
2009	541	48.6	11.1	30.7
2010	559	45.6	12.2	31.5
2011	654	47.6	13.7	29.2
2012	687	50.8	13.5	29.1
2013	782	52.3	14.9	26.3
2014	860	62.0	13.8	23.4
2015	934	66.0	14.1	20.1
2016	1013	71.0	14.2	14.4
2017	1122	72.7	15.4	14.2
2018	1249	77.5	16.1	14.1
2019	1337	91.4	14.6	12.9
2020	1382	95.3	14.5	12.6
2021	1377	99.9	13.7	10.3
2022	1339	102.9	13.0	n/a
2023	1323	97.4	13.5	12.8
2024	1322	102.4	12.9	16.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Beacon Hill Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$171 (1.8%)	$9,505 (98.2%)	$9,676
2018	$185 (1.9%)	$9,554 (98.1%)	$9,739
2019	$169 (1.7%)	$9,952 (98.3%)	$10,121

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Beacon Hill Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 39^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 31^st of 577 Middle schools	1.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Beacon Hill Middle School)	70	73.8	3.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (City Schools of Decatur)	70	73.8	3.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Beacon Hill Middle School)	69	74.9	5.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (City Schools of Decatur)	69	74.9	5.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Beacon Hill Middle School)	64.6	67.3	2.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (City Schools of Decatur)	64.6	67.3	2.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Beacon Hill Middle School)	64.7	69.5	4.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (City Schools of Decatur)	64.7	69.5	4.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Beacon Hill Middle School)	72.3	72	0.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (City Schools of Decatur)	72.3	72	0.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Beacon Hill Middle School)	50	58.2	8.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (City Schools of Decatur)	50	58.2	8.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Beacon Hill Middle School)	65.7	54	11.7%
8th Grade Science (City Schools of Decatur)	65.7	54	11.7%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Beacon Hill Middle School)	58.2	58.5	0.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (City Schools of Decatur)	58.2	58.5	0.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Beacon Hill Middle School)	97	100	3%
End of Course Algebra I (City Schools of Decatur)	63.2	57.9	5.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1337	1323	1%
African American	304	253	16.8%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	35	63	80%
Hispanic	77	64	16.9%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	826	840	1.7%
Two or More Races	90	102	13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.9%	12.8%	0.1%

Schools Near Beacon Hill Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)					Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)					Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Beacon Hill Middle School	Public	6-8	220 W College Ave	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	No	(404) 370-4440	1,322	102	12.9	16.6%	841 (63.6%)	240 (18.2%)	60 (4.5%)	60 (4.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	120 (9.1%)	97.1	18^th of 588 public middle schools	96.9%		95.4	31^st of 577 public middle schools	94.6%	13	94.2			74.1	74.9	75.9			69.4	77.2	75.7		57.0	66.4	$10,121	$169	$9,952
Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers	Public, Magnet	4-8	3039 Santa Monica Dr	Decatur	30032	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(678) 874-2402	265	14	19.3	55.8%	15 (5.7%)	214 (80.8%)	16 (6.0%)	11 (4.2%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	5 (1.9%)	99.9	1^st of 588 public middle schools	99.8%					(n/a)	100.0	92.2	98.1	94.2	98.3	100.0	96.1	84.6	94.2	96.7	100.0	100.0	84.4	93.3	$24,223	$803	$23,419
McNair Middle School	Public	6-8	2190 Wallingford Dr	Decatur	30032	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-5102	788	50	15.7	100.0%	4 (0.5%)	714 (90.6%)	45 (5.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (2.8%)	21.1	469^th of 588 public middle schools	20.2%		12.9	534^th of 577 public middle schools	7.5%	65	95.8			25.2	18.7	29.4			8.6	9.0	31.1		14.2	18.0	$12,255	$766	$11,489
Druid Hills Middle School	Public	6-8	3100 Mount Olive Dr	Decatur	30033	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-7602	929	72	12.9	58.6%	221 (23.8%)	406 (43.7%)	156 (16.8%)	81 (8.7%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	58 (6.2%)	58.4	220^th of 588 public middle schools	62.6%		63.2	186^th of 577 public middle schools	67.8%	34	61.9			41.9	38.2	51.9			27.8	29.2	49.3		35.5	39.3	$12,361	$595	$11,766
David T Howard Middle School	Public	6-8	551 John Wesley Dobbs	Atlanta	30312	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-3200	1,056	79	13.3	26.7%	491 (46.5%)	332 (31.4%)	114 (10.8%)	27 (2.6%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	87 (8.2%)	91.3	51^st of 588 public middle schools	91.3%		88.3	58^th of 577 public middle schools	89.9%	7	99.1			66.7	67.2	73.1			59.8	65.2	62.6		36.1	59.4	$13,223	$401	$12,823
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	820 Essie Ave SE	Atlanta	30316	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(678) 904-0051	234	20	11.5	17.5%	147 (62.8%)	48 (20.5%)	12 (5.1%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (9.8%)	82.2	92^nd of 588 public middle schools	84.4%		82	90^th of 577 public middle schools	84.4%	2	89.7			59.7	67.1	68.9			33.8	68.5	51.4		43.8	45.2	$19,788	$403	$19,788
Kittredge Magnet School	Public, Magnet	4-6	2383 N Druid Hills Rd NE	Atlanta	30329	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	Yes	No	No	(678) 874-6602	551	36	15.5	8.2%	290 (52.6%)	58 (10.5%)	28 (5.1%)	134 (24.3%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	33 (6.0%)								(n/a)		98.9	100.0	98.9			100.0	98.9	98.4			98.9			$19,720	$1,030	$18,690
Martin L. King Junior Middle School	Public	6-8	545 Hill St SE	Atlanta	30312	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-5400	801	58	13.8	93.0%	117 (14.6%)	597 (74.5%)	53 (6.6%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.5%)	23.1	453^rd of 588 public middle schools	23.0%		27.8	418^th of 577 public middle schools	27.6%	35	85.0			31.6	26.2	29.2			17.1	20.1	20.5		6.5	14.0	$15,709	$1,355	$14,354
Columbia Middle School	Public	6-8	3001 Columbia Dr	Decatur	30034	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 875-0502	564	47	12.1	100.0%	4 (0.7%)	511 (90.6%)	30 (5.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.7%)	11.8	547^th of 588 public middle schools	7.0%		17	490^th of 577 public middle schools	15.1%	57				23.7	12.9	22.5			4.8	7.3	10.9		6.9	7.0	$11,436	$832	$10,603
Cedar Grove Middle School	Public	6-8	2300 Wildcat Rd	Decatur	30034	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-4202	712	46	15.4	100.0%	3 (0.4%)	652 (91.6%)	42 (5.9%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.4%)	13.9	521^st of 588 public middle schools	11.4%		14.2	519^th of 577 public middle schools	10.1%	2				13.5	17.3	22.4			4.4	9.8	18.8		11.3	15.2	$12,879	$722	$12,157

Frequently Asked Questions about Beacon Hill Middle School

What high school do graduates of Beacon Hill Middle School attend?

Students who attend Beacon Hill Middle School usually go on to attend Decatur High School

What is the racial makeup of Beacon Hill Middle School?

Students at Beacon Hill Middle School are 64% White, 18% African American, 9% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 5% Hispanic.

What district is Beacon Hill Middle School in?

City Schools of Decatur

How many students attend Beacon Hill Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,322 students attended Beacon Hill Middle School.

Is Beacon Hill Middle School a good school?

Yes! Beacon Hill Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 18^th of 588 Georgia middle schools.

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