Pepperell Middle School

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Pepperell Middle School ranks 174 th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pepperell Middle School is a public middle school located in Lindale, Georgia, serving grades 5-7 with a total enrollment of 520 students. It is part of the Floyd County School District, which is ranked 33 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pepperell Middle School's test scores are generally lower than the surrounding schools and the state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Pepperell's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics were below the Floyd County and Georgia averages across all grade levels. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 174 out of 588 Georgia middle schools in 2023-2024 (4-star rating) to as low as 336 out of 543 in 2017-2018 (2-star rating), indicating inconsistent performance compared to other middle schools in the state. Pepperell Middle School also has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (63.85% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby Model Middle School (40.66%) and Coosa Middle School (66.11%), suggesting that it serves a more economically disadvantaged student population.

Despite the higher spending per student at Pepperell Middle School compared to some nearby schools, the school's academic performance remains lower. This highlights the need to examine how the additional resources are being utilized and whether they are effectively translating into improved student outcomes. To address these challenges, the school and district may need to closely examine their educational practices, resource allocation, and strategies for supporting the unique needs of their student population.

Detail:

Public 5-7

200 Hughes Dairy Road. SE
Lindale, GA 30147

(706) 236-1849

District: Floyd County

SchoolDigger Rank:
174^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,838

Students who attend Pepperell Middle School usually attend:

High:

Pepperell High School

Feeder schools for Pepperell Middle School:

Elementary:	Pepperell Elementary
	Pepperell Primary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 497

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.6%

Hispanic:

12.7%

African American:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pepperell Middle School ranks better than 70.4% of middle schools in Georgia. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Floyd County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.89. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.6%), Hispanic (12.7%), African American (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pepperell Middle School is 13.8. 1 middle schools in the Floyd County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Pepperell Middle School employs 36 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pepperell Middle School is $9,838, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Floyd County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Pepperell Middle School 174^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Pepperell Middle School in the ranking list.)

Floyd County:

SchoolDigger ranks Floyd County 33^rd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pepperell Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	70.49	102^nd	420	75.7%
2007	66.56	141^st	445	68.3%
2008	61.25	178^th	462	61.5%
2009	59.27	206^th	466	55.8%
2010	52.79	257^th	494	48.0%
2011	49.97	293^rd	504	41.9%
2012	57.80	238^th	508	53.1%
2013	59.65	235^th	527	55.4%
2014	57.34	260^th	521	50.1%
2015	38.20	327^th	537	39.1%
2016	38.03	343^rd	545	37.1%
2017	39.64	326^th	539	39.5%
2018	38.59	336^th	543	38.1%
2019	50.92	262^nd	559	53.1%
2021	54.68	230^th	542	57.6%
2022	55.04	226^th	567	60.1%
2023	59.33	206^th	577	64.3%
2024	65.89	174^th	588	70.4%

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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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Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, May 15, 2021

Amazing school and teachers. My child had always struggled in Math until coming up to the middle school. Math is not a burden any longer and she has become very good at it. The teachers take their time with the kids, let them be kids but give them responsibility along the way. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, September 9, 2013

Great school...super teachers and administration! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Pepperell 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	699	699
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	756	756
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	777	777
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	833	833
1994	808	30	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	843
1995	804	39	1	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	852
1996	804	39	1	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	852
1997	741	44	2	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	802
1998	721	29	1	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	762
1999	744	38	4	14	3	n/a	n/a	0	803
2000	754	43	5	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	821
2001	766	27	2	17	3	n/a	n/a	0	815
2002	787	43	3	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	861
2003	787	43	3	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	861
2004	770	48	2	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	847
2005	719	41	3	29	1	n/a	n/a	14	807
2006	703	46	2	37	2	n/a	n/a	13	803
2007	689	48	1	31	3	n/a	n/a	21	793
2008	657	56	2	31	1	n/a	n/a	24	771
2009	607	47	3	31	0	n/a	n/a	16	704
2010	601	54	5	44	3	0	22	0	729
2011	603	39	6	58	3	0	19	0	728
2012	648	39	3	53	1	1	23	0	768
2013	612	36	2	52	1	2	25	0	730
2014	604	35	1	48	0	1	23	0	712
2015	610	32	1	61	0	1	26	0	731
2016	597	44	0	57	0	0	24	0	722
2017	566	50	1	70	1	0	24	0	712
2018	544	59	2	65	0	0	18	0	688
2019	540	51	1	68	0	0	26	0	686
2020	547	57	1	57	0	0	24	0	686
2021	310	21	0	39	0	0	14	0	384
2022	427	30	0	55	1	0	32	0	545
2023	405	37	0	52	2	0	24	0	520
2024	371	32	0	63	1	0	30	0	497

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 Pepperell Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	699	38.0	18.3	14.6
1991	756	44.0	17.1	18
1992	777	44.0	17.6	19.2
1993	833	42.0	19.8	21.7
1994	843	51.4	16.4	23.3
1995	852	54.0	15.8	22.8
1996	852	54.0	15.8	22.8
1997	802	51.0	15.7	29.1
1998	762	51.1	14.9	30.6
1999	803	50.7	15.8	35.6
2000	821	51.0	16.1	36.1
2001	815	51.6	15.8	34.7
2002	861	55.5	15.5	40.1
2003	861	55.5	15.5	40.1
2004	847	51.0	16.6	46.8
2005	807	54.5	14.8	53.7
2006	803	53.0	15.2	53.9
2007	793	55.0	14.4	56.6
2008	771	57.0	13.5	53.3
2009	704	57.0	12.4	59
2010	729	56.0	13.0	60.5
2011	728	53.0	13.7	64.8
2012	768	53.0	14.4	64.7
2013	730	51.0	14.3	66.7
2014	712	47.4	15.0	64.6
2015	731	46.0	15.8	65.7
2016	722	47.0	15.3	66.1
2017	712	47.0	15.1	46.8
2018	688	49.8	13.8	68.3
2019	686	49.6	13.8	68.2
2020	686	42.0	16.3	65.3
2021	384	30.0	12.8	70.1
2022	545	38.3	14.2	n/a
2023	520	38.0	13.6	63.8
2024	497	36.0	13.8	65.4

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 Pepperell Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	699	38.0	18.3	14.6
1991	756	44.0	17.1	18
1992	777	44.0	17.6	19.2
1993	833	42.0	19.8	21.7
1994	843	51.4	16.4	23.3
1995	852	54.0	15.8	22.8
1996	852	54.0	15.8	22.8
1997	802	51.0	15.7	29.1
1998	762	51.1	14.9	30.6
1999	803	50.7	15.8	35.6
2000	821	51.0	16.1	36.1
2001	815	51.6	15.8	34.7
2002	861	55.5	15.5	40.1
2003	861	55.5	15.5	40.1
2004	847	51.0	16.6	46.8
2005	807	54.5	14.8	53.7
2006	803	53.0	15.2	53.9
2007	793	55.0	14.4	56.6
2008	771	57.0	13.5	53.3
2009	704	57.0	12.4	59
2010	729	56.0	13.0	60.5
2011	728	53.0	13.7	64.8
2012	768	53.0	14.4	64.7
2013	730	51.0	14.3	66.7
2014	712	47.4	15.0	64.6
2015	731	46.0	15.8	65.7
2016	722	47.0	15.3	66.1
2017	712	47.0	15.1	46.8
2018	688	49.8	13.8	68.3
2019	686	49.6	13.8	68.2
2020	686	42.0	16.3	65.3
2021	384	30.0	12.8	70.1
2022	545	38.3	14.2	n/a
2023	520	38.0	13.6	63.8
2024	497	36.0	13.8	65.4

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 Pepperell Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$638 (7.2%)	$8,257 (92.8%)	$8,896
2018	$376 (4.0%)	$8,916 (96.0%)	$9,292
2019	$558 (5.7%)	$9,280 (94.3%)	$9,838

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pepperell Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 262^nd of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 206^th of 577 Middle schools	11.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pepperell Middle School)	35.6	34.1	1.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Floyd County)	41.1	41.3	0.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pepperell Middle School)	45.8	37.4	8.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Floyd County)	41.2	40.8	0.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pepperell Middle School)	36.2	34.8	1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Floyd County)	34.9	41.9	7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pepperell Middle School)	48.6	48.7	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Floyd County)	44.7	45.9	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	686	520	24.2%
African American	51	37	27.5%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	68	52	23.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	540	405	25%
Two or More Races	26	24	7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.2%	63.8%	4.4%

Schools Near Pepperell 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 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
Pepperell Middle School	Public	5-7	200 Hughes Dairy Road. SE	Lindale	30147	Floyd County	Floyd County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 236-1849	497	36	13.8	65.4%	371 (74.6%)	32 (6.4%)	63 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.0%)	65.9	174^th of 588 public middle schools	70.4%		59.3	206^th of 577 public middle schools	64.3%	32		40.9	54.7	33.9		38.9	47.2	40.4		36.5			$9,838	$558	$9,280
Rome Middle School	Public	7-8	1020 Veterans Memorial Hwy NE	Rome	30161	Floyd County	Rome City	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 235-4695	956	77	12.4	84.9%	199 (20.8%)	320 (33.5%)	367 (38.4%)	14 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (5.9%)	37.2	357^th of 588 public middle schools	39.3%		43.2	309^th of 577 public middle schools	46.4%	48	100.0			24.4	39.0			25.6	32.9		25.6	24.3	$8,902	$679	$8,223
Cedartown Middle School	Public	6-8	1664 Syble W Brannon Pkwy	Cedartown	30125	Polk County	Polk County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 749-8850	1,000	70	14.3	80.2%	480 (48.0%)	95 (9.5%)	376 (37.6%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (4.4%)	37.2	358^th of 588 public middle schools	39.1%		30.4	404^th of 577 public middle schools	30.0%	46			29.7	27.9	32.1		21.3	25.9	38.8		28.8	24.4	$7,507	$561	$6,946
Coosa Middle School	Public	5-7	212 Eagle Dr NW	Rome	30165	Floyd County	Floyd County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 236-1856	480	42	11.5	66.0%	267 (55.6%)	44 (9.2%)	130 (27.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.7%)	62.6	190^th of 588 public middle schools	67.7%		52.7	246^th of 577 public middle schools	57.4%	56		46.8	42.3	36.9		47.5	46.7	42.0		54.3			$8,979	$591	$8,388
Model Middle School	Public	5-7	164 Barron Rd NE	Rome	30161	Floyd County	Floyd County	No	No	No	No	(706) 290-8150	550	38	14.3	42.5%	456 (82.9%)	28 (5.1%)	32 (5.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.6%)	86.5	71^st of 588 public middle schools	87.9%		84.4	80^th of 577 public middle schools	86.1%	9		64.7	54.3	55.8		54.2	63.4	55.8		60.5			$9,445	$565	$8,880
Rockmart Middle School	Public	6-8	60 Knox Mountain Rd	Rockmart	30153	Polk County	Polk County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 757-1479	679	45	15.1	76.1%	463 (68.2%)	123 (18.1%)	31 (4.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (8.8%)	32.5	394^th of 588 public middle schools	33.0%		37.3	349^th of 577 public middle schools	39.5%	45			27.6	26.7	32.1		18.2	28.1	28.3		28.8	18.4	$7,797	$554	$7,244
Woodland Middle School at Euharlee	Public	6-8	1061 Euharlee Rd	Euharlee	30145	Bartow County	Bartow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 606-5871	685	43	15.9	63.6%	512 (74.7%)	52 (7.6%)	93 (13.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.6%)	63.8	185^th of 588 public middle schools	68.5%		55.4	225^th of 577 public middle schools	61.0%	40	96.9		44.3	45.0	42.0		40.7	48.1	60.5		19.0	38.6	$8,292	$386	$7,907
Cass Middle School	Public	6-8	195 Fire Tower Rd NW	Cartersville	30120	Bartow County	Bartow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 606-5846	927	55	16.9	73.7%	469 (50.6%)	150 (16.2%)	214 (23.1%)	18 (1.9%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.5%)	68 (7.3%)	52.9	260^th of 588 public middle schools	55.8%		53.2	243^rd of 577 public middle schools	57.9%	17	98.0		40.5	35.3	41.8		34.8	32.5	53.1		22.0	32.9	$8,004	$543	$7,462
Adairsville Middle School	Public	6-8	485 Old Highway 41 NW	Adairsville	30103	Bartow County	Bartow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 606-5842	842	50	16.8	57.8%	679 (80.6%)	39 (4.6%)	77 (9.1%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.1%)	55.9	237^th of 588 public middle schools	59.7%		52.4	249^th of 577 public middle schools	56.8%	12	93.3		39.4	35.1	46.5		31.4	37.4	69.8		23.9	27.2	$8,377	$485	$7,892

Frequently Asked Questions about Pepperell Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Pepperell Middle School?

Students at Pepperell Middle School are 75% White, 13% Hispanic, 6% African American, 6% Two or more races.

How many students attend Pepperell Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 497 students attended Pepperell Middle School.

Is Pepperell Middle School a good school?

Pepperell Middle School ranks 174^th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Pepperell Middle School attend?

Students who attend Pepperell Middle School usually go on to attend Pepperell High School

What district is Pepperell Middle School in?

Floyd County

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