Is West Laurens Middle School a good school?

West Laurens Middle School ranks 122 nd of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend West Laurens Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 923 students attended West Laurens Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of West Laurens Middle School?

Students at West Laurens Middle School are 66% White, 24% African American, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of West Laurens Middle School attend?

Students who attend West Laurens Middle School usually go on to attend East Laurens High School

West Laurens Middle School in Dublin GA

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SchoolDigger ranks West Laurens Middle School 122^nd of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See West Laurens Middle School in the ranking list.)

Laurens County:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurens County 42^nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	69.45	111^th	420	73.6%
2007	69.90	113^th	445	74.6%
2008	63.27	167^th	462	63.9%
2009	66.10	149^th	466	68.0%
2010	66.44	159^th	494	67.8%
2011	69.59	147^th	504	70.8%
2012	68.53	150^th	508	70.5%
2013	70.43	143^rd	527	72.9%
2014	67.12	171^st	521	67.2%
2015	56.10	205^th	537	61.8%
2016	61.45	174^th	545	68.1%
2017	67.36	151^st	539	72.0%
2018	70.26	140^th	543	74.2%
2019	71.41	144^th	559	74.2%
2021	80.75	80^th	542	85.2%
2022	78.58	103^rd	567	81.8%
2023	77.26	115^th	577	80.1%
2024	75.55	122^nd	588	79.3%

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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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by a parent
Tuesday, January 7, 2014

This school has a very poor monitoring system of their students. The students are able to do a number of inappropriate things both in the classroom, in the bathrooms of the school as well as on the bus to the school itself.
The teachers are unable to settle children down for others to learn and some make it impossible to concentrate and get the necessary information needed for a good education.
Teachers are unable to properly input information in grading systems or are untrained in the system or maybe just don't care enough about efficiency of students grades to learn correct procedure.
Principal is ignorant to the lack of teacher discipline in the classroom and in some cases to what his teachers are doing in the classroom at all!! When crude and inappropriate situations are brought to his attention, he accuses the child of making things up or just plain out lying until numerous parents have called to complain.
I started homeschooling my children this year due to the complete dissatisfaction I have with the Laurens County School system. The whole system as well as the old and new superintendent are a joke where educating our children, who are our future, is concerned!!!! Close Quote

Enrollment information for West Laurens 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	396	396
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	404	404
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	446	446
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	466	466
1994	321	177	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	499
1995	289	194	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	489
1996	289	194	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	489
1997	468	252	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	726
1998	426	229	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	658
1999	470	223	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	701
2000	497	236	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	742
2001	574	230	7	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	818
2002	598	232	4	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	846
2003	598	232	4	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	846
2004	620	243	3	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	883
2005	624	241	5	26	2	n/a	n/a	9	907
2006	656	255	5	25	3	n/a	n/a	9	953
2007	634	255	4	27	1	n/a	n/a	13	934
2008	661	248	2	25	0	n/a	n/a	12	948
2009	655	251	2	19	0	n/a	n/a	12	939
2010	685	233	3	20	0	0	13	0	954
2011	658	241	8	23	2	0	19	0	951
2012	701	226	7	21	3	0	24	0	982
2013	721	233	8	25	3	0	22	0	1012
2014	720	217	9	24	0	0	18	0	988
2015	694	245	10	22	2	1	12	0	986
2016	683	233	12	29	4	0	15	0	976
2017	678	224	16	35	4	2	14	0	973
2018	669	218	16	39	3	2	18	0	965
2019	691	238	15	38	2	4	20	0	1008
2020	696	262	9	35	1	2	19	0	1024
2021	646	270	17	38	0	2	29	0	1002
2022	632	241	18	39	0	1	27	0	958
2023	601	244	17	36	0	1	28	0	927
2024	613	224	11	50	1	1	23	0	923

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

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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 West Laurens Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	396	27.0	14.6	33.6
1991	404	30.0	13.4	31.7
1992	446	30.0	14.8	37
1993	466	28.0	16.6	34.1
1994	499	33.1	15.1	37.1
1995	489	34.4	14.2	48.3
1996	489	34.4	14.2	48.3
1997	726	47.7	15.2	52.9
1998	658	47.1	14.0	50
1999	701	51.1	13.7	50.5
2000	742	49.8	14.9	51.6
2001	818	51.8	15.8	46
2002	846	53.6	15.8	45.6
2003	846	53.6	15.8	45.6
2004	883	52.8	16.7	49.7
2005	907	53.1	17.1	48.6
2006	953	58.3	16.3	48.3
2007	934	57.8	16.2	42.9
2008	948	58.0	16.3	43.9
2009	939	59.0	15.9	48.3
2010	954	59.3	16.0	49.5
2011	951	58.1	16.3	49.5
2012	982	58.8	16.7	56.4
2013	1012	60.1	16.8	54.4
2014	988	58.8	16.8	57
2015	986	60.0	16.4	55.9
2016	976	60.0	16.2	58.5
2017	973	63.0	15.4	52.1
2018	965	63.7	15.1	52
2019	1008	72.1	13.9	50.5
2020	1024	67.9	15.0	84.9
2021	1002	68.4	14.6	84.8
2022	958	66.0	14.5	n/a
2023	927	67.4	13.7	84.8
2024	923	67.9	13.5	58.5

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 West Laurens Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	396	27.0	14.6	33.6
1991	404	30.0	13.4	31.7
1992	446	30.0	14.8	37
1993	466	28.0	16.6	34.1
1994	499	33.1	15.1	37.1
1995	489	34.4	14.2	48.3
1996	489	34.4	14.2	48.3
1997	726	47.7	15.2	52.9
1998	658	47.1	14.0	50
1999	701	51.1	13.7	50.5
2000	742	49.8	14.9	51.6
2001	818	51.8	15.8	46
2002	846	53.6	15.8	45.6
2003	846	53.6	15.8	45.6
2004	883	52.8	16.7	49.7
2005	907	53.1	17.1	48.6
2006	953	58.3	16.3	48.3
2007	934	57.8	16.2	42.9
2008	948	58.0	16.3	43.9
2009	939	59.0	15.9	48.3
2010	954	59.3	16.0	49.5
2011	951	58.1	16.3	49.5
2012	982	58.8	16.7	56.4
2013	1012	60.1	16.8	54.4
2014	988	58.8	16.8	57
2015	986	60.0	16.4	55.9
2016	976	60.0	16.2	58.5
2017	973	63.0	15.4	52.1
2018	965	63.7	15.1	52
2019	1008	72.1	13.9	50.5
2020	1024	67.9	15.0	84.9
2021	1002	68.4	14.6	84.8
2022	958	66.0	14.5	n/a
2023	927	67.4	13.7	84.8
2024	923	67.9	13.5	58.5

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 West Laurens Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$158 (2.1%)	$7,279 (97.9%)	$7,437
2018	$217 (2.7%)	$7,680 (97.3%)	$7,897
2019	$378 (4.4%)	$8,237 (95.6%)	$8,615

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Impact of COVID-19 on West Laurens Middle School

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Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 144^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 115^th of 577 Middle schools	5.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Laurens Middle School)	50.6	41.1	9.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Laurens County)	48.7	35.8	12.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Laurens Middle School)	49.4	47.2	2.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Laurens County)	44.7	41.2	3.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Laurens Middle School)	44.1	46.5	2.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Laurens County)	37.8	43.1	5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Laurens Middle School)	53.4	53.8	0.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Laurens County)	49.9	48.3	1.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Laurens Middle School)	51.9	45.3	6.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Laurens County)	49.1	44.2	4.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Laurens Middle School)	51.7	49.7	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Laurens County)	52.9	48.8	4.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (West Laurens Middle School)	43.5	57.4	13.9%
8th Grade Science (Laurens County)	42.9	49.9	7%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (West Laurens Middle School)	42.2	47.1	4.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Laurens County)	41.4	42.8	1.4%
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	1008	927	8%
African American	238	244	2.5%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	15	17	13.3%
Hispanic	38	36	5.3%
Pacific Islander	4	1	75%
White	691	601	13%
Two or More Races	20	28	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.5%	84.8%	34.3%

Elementary:	East Laurens Elementary School
	East Laurens Primary School
	Northwest Laurens Elementary
	Southwest Laurens Elementary

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 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 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
West Laurens Middle School	Public	6-8	879 Honeysuckle Rd	Dublin	31021	Laurens County	Laurens County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 272-8452	923	68	13.5	58.5%	613 (66.4%)	224 (24.3%)	50 (5.4%)	11 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (2.5%)	75.6	122^nd of 588 public middle schools	79.3%		77.3	115^th of 577 public middle schools	80.1%	7	91.9		47.1	38.7	46.7		57.7	54.3	48.0		55.6	54.4	$8,615	$378	$8,237
Dublin Middle School	Public	5-8	1501 N Jefferson St	Dublin	31021	Laurens County	Dublin City	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 353-8130	639	42	15.2	95.0%	55 (8.6%)	543 (85.0%)	15 (2.3%)	6 (0.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.7%)	27.2	427^th of 588 public middle schools	27.4%		19.5	469^th of 577 public middle schools	18.7%	42		24.3	22.3	23.3	40.8	18.0	11.5	22.0	30.6	17.9	12.3	23.3	$9,801	$1,699	$8,102
East Laurens Middle School	Public	6-8	930 US Highway 80 E	Dublin	31027	Laurens County	Laurens County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 272-1201	542	42	13.0	88.0%	261 (48.2%)	218 (40.2%)	43 (7.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.5%)	58.9	218^th of 588 public middle schools	62.9%		58.4	216^th of 577 public middle schools	62.6%	2	95.8		36.1	30.7	43.8		34.9	36.4	54.0		42.0	40.8	$9,785	$727	$9,058

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