Radium Springs Middle School

Summary:

Radium Springs Middle School is a public middle school in Albany, Georgia, serving 919 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Dougherty County School District, which is ranked 165 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Radium Springs Middle School consistently performs significantly below the Dougherty County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 7.8% to 12.8% in English Language Arts and 3.3% to 7.4% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 26% to 41.6% and 34.7% to 43.7%, respectively. The school has been ranked in the bottom 10-20% of Georgia middle schools for the past several years, with a consistent 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it among the lowest-performing in the state. Additionally, the school has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating that the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

In contrast, the nearby schools, such as Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet, Merry Acres Middle School, and Albany Middle School, perform significantly better than Radium Springs Middle School on the Milestones Assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 65.3% to 84.4% in Mathematics and 75.6% to 84.2% in English Language Arts. This stark contrast in performance suggests that there is significant room for improvement at Radium Springs Middle School, and identifying and addressing the root causes of the school's underperformance could potentially lead to meaningful improvements in student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2600 Radium Springs Rd
Albany, GA 31705

(229) 431-3346

District: Dougherty County

SchoolDigger Rank:
568^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,483

Students who attend Radium Springs Middle School usually attend:

High:

Monroe High School

Feeder schools for Radium Springs Middle School:

Elementary:	Alice Coachman Elementary School
	Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School
	Morningside Elementary School
	West Town Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 832

Racial breakdown:

African American:

91.7%

Hispanic:

4.2%

White:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Radium Springs Middle School ranks worse than 96.6% of middle schools in Georgia. It also ranks last among 4 ranked middle schools in the Dougherty County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.91. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Radium Springs Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Dougherty County School District. Racial makeup is: African American (91.7%), Hispanic (4.2%), White (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Radium Springs Middle School is 16, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Dougherty County School District! (See more...)

Compare Radium Springs Middle School employs 51.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Radium Springs Middle School is $9,483, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Dougherty County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Radium Springs Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Radium Springs Middle School 568^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Radium Springs Middle School in the ranking list.)

Dougherty County:

SchoolDigger ranks Dougherty County 165^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Radium Springs Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2007	18.38	405^th	445	9.0%
2008	15.61	426^th	462	7.8%
2009	17.04	430^th	466	7.7%
2010	20.07	436^th	494	11.7%
2011	23.44	433^rd	504	14.1%
2012	26.81	425^th	508	16.3%
2013	27.47	436^th	527	17.3%
2014	26.66	439^th	521	15.7%
2015	13.39	477^th	537	11.2%
2016	14.86	473^rd	545	13.2%
2017	9.37	510^th	539	5.4%
2018	6.65	527^th	543	2.9%
2019	5.77	544^th	559	2.7%
2021	6.77	537^th	542	0.9%
2022	7.13	555^th	567	2.1%
2023	8.30	559^th	577	3.1%
2024	7.91	568^th	588	3.4%

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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 Radium Springs Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	38	536	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	3	581
2008	30	588	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	2	628
2009	21	620	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	1	647
2010	35	667	0	9	1	1	4	0	717
2011	41	630	0	12	1	0	4	0	688
2012	36	624	0	16	0	1	3	0	680
2013	29	622	0	10	0	2	3	0	666
2014	49	662	2	17	2	0	3	0	735
2015	47	612	3	23	5	0	6	0	696
2016	35	528	1	35	5	0	9	0	613
2017	34	489	0	46	9	0	12	0	590
2018	22	706	5	37	3	0	6	0	779
2019	15	752	4	34	4	1	6	0	816
2020	21	774	1	58	2	1	5	0	862
2021	25	816	1	51	2	1	10	0	906
2022	26	856	0	38	2	0	9	0	931
2023	20	835	1	42	3	0	18	0	919
2024	19	763	0	35	2	0	13	0	832

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Radium Springs Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	581	39.0	14.9	88.9
2008	628	43.0	14.6	92.2
2009	647	44.3	14.6	89.8
2010	717	43.0	16.6	90.2
2011	688	41.0	16.7	90.8
2012	680	36.0	18.8	89.7
2013	666	38.0	17.5	90.2
2014	735	44.0	16.7	99.6
2015	696	40.0	17.4	100
2016	613	52.0	11.7	99.5
2017	590	45.0	13.1	100
2018	779	49.5	15.7	59.7
2019	816	49.0	16.6	100
2020	862	51.5	16.7	100
2021	906	47.0	19.2	100
2022	931	50.0	18.6	n/a
2023	919	51.6	17.8	100
2024	832	51.9	16.0	100

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 Radium Springs Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	581	39.0	14.9	88.9
2008	628	43.0	14.6	92.2
2009	647	44.3	14.6	89.8
2010	717	43.0	16.6	90.2
2011	688	41.0	16.7	90.8
2012	680	36.0	18.8	89.7
2013	666	38.0	17.5	90.2
2014	735	44.0	16.7	99.6
2015	696	40.0	17.4	100
2016	613	52.0	11.7	99.5
2017	590	45.0	13.1	100
2018	779	49.5	15.7	59.7
2019	816	49.0	16.6	100
2020	862	51.5	16.7	100
2021	906	47.0	19.2	100
2022	931	50.0	18.6	n/a
2023	919	51.6	17.8	100
2024	832	51.9	16.0	100

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 Radium Springs Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,122 (11.4%)	$8,718 (88.6%)	$9,840
2018	$1,268 (13.5%)	$8,128 (86.5%)	$9,396
2019	$1,186 (12.5%)	$8,296 (87.5%)	$9,483

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Radium Springs Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 544^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 559^th of 577 Middle schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Radium Springs Middle School)	7.5	8.2	0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dougherty County)	30.9	22.1	8.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Radium Springs Middle School)	2.5	4.5	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dougherty County)	22.4	18.7	3.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Radium Springs Middle School)	7	9.3	2.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dougherty County)	24.8	23.2	1.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Radium Springs Middle School)	7.1	2.7	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dougherty County)	23.1	17.6	5.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Radium Springs Middle School)	12.2	11.8	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dougherty County)	19.9	26.5	6.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Radium Springs Middle School)	8.2	3.2	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dougherty County)	23.6	24.6	1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Radium Springs Middle School)	6.1	7.9	1.8%
8th Grade Science (Dougherty County)	21.3	28.2	6.9%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Radium Springs Middle School)	6.3	5.8	0.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Dougherty County)	18.9	24.2	5.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	816	919	12.6%
African American	752	835	11%
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	34	42	23.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	15	20	33.3%
Two or More Races	6	18	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Radium Springs 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 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th 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
Radium Springs Middle School	Public	6-8	2600 Radium Springs Rd	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3346	832	52	16.0	100.0%	19 (2.3%)	763 (91.7%)	35 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.6%)	7.9	568^th of 588 public middle schools	3.4%		8.3	559^th of 577 public middle schools	3.1%	9		12.6	7.8	12.8	5.3	3.3	7.4	5.0	8.9	$9,483	$1,186	$8,296
Albany Middle School	Public	6-8	1700 Cordell Ave	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3325	819	56	14.6	100.0%	26 (3.2%)	749 (91.5%)	28 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.8%)	19.6	482^nd of 588 public middle schools	18.0%		17.9	484^th of 577 public middle schools	16.1%	2		19.3	17.1	16.8	7.9	11.1	24.8	26.8	12.9	$9,534	$1,084	$8,450
Merry Acres Middle School	Public	6-8	1601 Florence Dr	Albany	31707	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3338	759	50	15.3	100.0%	21 (2.8%)	702 (92.5%)	18 (2.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.0%)	19.6	485^th of 588 public middle schools	17.5%		22.7	449^th of 577 public middle schools	22.2%	36		13.8	20.3	23.6	4.4	9.6	24.9	20.5	24.5	$10,438	$1,117	$9,321
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet	Public, Magnet	6-8	324 Lockett Station Rd	Albany	31707	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(229) 431-3362	507	34	14.7	83.4%	15 (3.0%)	457 (90.1%)	18 (3.6%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.8%)	97.8	14^th of 588 public middle schools	97.6%		98	10^th of 577 public middle schools	98.3%	4	100.0	84.2	80.6	75.6	73.9	65.3	84.4	75.6	68.8	$9,521	$659	$8,862
Lee County Middle School East	Public	6-8	185 Firetower Rd	Leesburg	31763	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 903-3500	667	48	13.9	64.9%	382 (57.3%)	207 (31.0%)	32 (4.8%)	19 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.9%)	67.3	163^rd of 588 public middle schools	72.3%		69.1	148^th of 577 public middle schools	74.4%	15	96.4	43.1	45.1	53.3	39.7	39.6	56.2	33.7	38.8	$8,642	$502	$8,140
Lee County Middle School West	Public	6-8	190 Smithville Rd N	Leesburg	31763	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 903-2140	763	53	14.3	54.8%	439 (57.5%)	226 (29.6%)	28 (3.7%)	27 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.6%)	74.8	126^th of 588 public middle schools	78.6%		78.3	107^th of 577 public middle schools	81.5%	19	98.1	47.7	41.0	54.1	50.2	43.9	65.4	39.5	50.2	$8,028	$448	$7,580
Worth County Middle School	Public	6-8	1305 N Isabella St	Sylvester	31791	Worth County	Worth County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 776-8620	639	47	13.5	75.3%	364 (57.0%)	227 (35.5%)	30 (4.7%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.9%)	34.6	373^rd of 588 public middle schools	36.6%		35	368^th of 577 public middle schools	36.2%	5	91.7	27.3	26.8	34.6	20.0	23.7	38.8	23.4	24.3	$8,238	$852	$7,386

Frequently Asked Questions about Radium Springs Middle School

How many students attend Radium Springs Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 832 students attended Radium Springs Middle School.

What district is Radium Springs Middle School in?

Dougherty County

Is Radium Springs Middle School a good school?

Radium Springs Middle School ranks in the bottom 3.4% of Georgia middle schools.

What high school do graduates of Radium Springs Middle School attend?

Students who attend Radium Springs Middle School usually go on to attend Monroe High School

What is the racial makeup of Radium Springs Middle School?

Students at Radium Springs Middle School are 92% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.

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