Clements Middle School

Summary:

Clements Middle School is a public middle school located in Covington, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 754 students. The school is part of the Newton County School District, which is ranked 157 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Clements Middle School has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Georgia middle schools, ranking 503 out of 588 in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clements Middle School's test scores are significantly lower than the state and county averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 19.4% of 6th graders, 13.2% of 7th graders, and 26% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 41.6%, 39.8%, and 44.7%, respectively. The school's performance in mathematics is also concerning, with only 14% of 6th graders, 11.6% of 7th graders, and 22.6% of 8th graders achieving proficiency, compared to the state averages of 34.7%, 37.6%, and 43.7%. Additionally, Clements Middle School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 85.01% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state and county averages.

When comparing Clements Middle School to the nearby middle schools, such as Veterans Memorial Middle School, which is located just 3 miles away, it becomes clear that Clements is underperforming. Veterans Memorial Middle School outperformed Clements in all subject areas and grade levels, with significantly higher proficiency rates. However, one bright spot for Clements Middle School is its performance in Algebra I, where 73.9% of students were proficient or better in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the state and county averages. Despite this, Clements Middle School's overall performance has been declining over the past several years, indicating that the school may be facing significant challenges in improving student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

66 Jack Neely Rd
Covington, GA 30016

(770) 784-2934

District: Newton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
503^rd of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,428

Students who attend Clements Middle School usually attend:

High:

Newton High School

Feeder schools for Clements Middle School:

Elementary:	Live Oak Elementary
	Porterdale Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 733

Racial breakdown:

African American:

78.7%

Hispanic:

10.8%

White:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clements Middle School ranks worse than 85.5% of middle schools in Georgia. It also ranks 4^th among 5 ranked middle schools in the Newton County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.76. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (78.7%), Hispanic (10.8%), White (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clements Middle School is 15.8. 3 middle schools in the Newton County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Clements Middle School employs 46.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clements Middle School is $8,428, which is the lowest among 5 middle schools in the Newton County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Clements Middle School 503^rd of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Clements Middle School in the ranking list.)

Newton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Newton County 157^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clements Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2011	34.52	379^th	504	24.8%
2012	41.63	357^th	508	29.7%
2013	53.96	282^nd	527	46.5%
2014	39.46	378^th	521	27.4%
2015	32.24	373^rd	537	30.5%
2016	30.44	391^st	545	28.3%
2017	24.88	421^st	539	21.9%
2018	29.25	399^th	543	26.5%
2019	23.25	443^rd	559	20.8%
2021	11.87	488^th	542	10.0%
2022	21.46	448^th	567	21.0%
2023	16.40	496^th	577	14.0%
2024	16.76	503^rd	588	14.5%

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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 student
Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Horrible school all the kids want to do is fight all the time Close Quote

Enrollment information for Clements Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	107	289	3	6	1	0	19	425
2011	66	550	3	56	0	0	26	701
2012	54	604	2	51	1	0	32	744
2013	47	557	3	53	1	0	22	683
2014	53	595	4	48	1	2	25	728
2015	55	610	5	56	0	5	17	748
2016	51	582	6	59	0	3	20	721
2017	48	615	6	70	0	1	30	770
2018	48	630	6	77	2	1	30	794
2019	40	684	3	86	3	3	34	853
2020	44	719	5	90	1	1	29	889
2021	42	687	6	102	0	2	23	862
2022	47	629	4	91	0	1	24	796
2023	43	596	5	85	1	1	23	754
2024	34	577	5	79	2	6	30	733

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 Clements Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	425	28.9	14.7	50.4
2011	701	48.0	14.6	80.3
2012	744	49.9	14.9	84.4
2013	683	52.6	12.9	84
2014	728	49.9	14.5	85
2015	748	48.0	15.5	86.5
2016	721	48.0	15.0	85.4
2017	770	52.7	14.6	87.1
2018	794	49.7	15.9	84
2019	853	51.0	16.7	81.5
2020	889	49.2	18.0	76.4
2021	862	53.3	16.1	73.5
2022	796	48.4	16.4	n/a
2023	754	40.3	18.7	85
2024	733	46.3	15.8	84

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 Clements Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	425	28.9	14.7	50.4
2011	701	48.0	14.6	80.3
2012	744	49.9	14.9	84.4
2013	683	52.6	12.9	84
2014	728	49.9	14.5	85
2015	748	48.0	15.5	86.5
2016	721	48.0	15.0	85.4
2017	770	52.7	14.6	87.1
2018	794	49.7	15.9	84
2019	853	51.0	16.7	81.5
2020	889	49.2	18.0	76.4
2021	862	53.3	16.1	73.5
2022	796	48.4	16.4	n/a
2023	754	40.3	18.7	85
2024	733	46.3	15.8	84

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 Clements Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$651 (7.8%)	$7,704 (92.2%)	$8,354
2018	$814 (9.6%)	$7,687 (90.4%)	$8,501
2019	$803 (9.5%)	$7,625 (90.5%)	$8,428

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clements Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 443^rd of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 496^th of 577 Middle schools	6.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clements Middle School)	30	12.4	17.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Newton County)	33.4	24.8	8.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Clements Middle School)	16.5	5.8	10.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Newton County)	21.6	9.1	12.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clements Middle School)	19.7	24.1	4.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Newton County)	26.3	25.6	0.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clements Middle School)	22.5	9.6	12.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Newton County)	30.2	15.3	14.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clements Middle School)	32.7	26.1	6.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Newton County)	35	28.5	6.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clements Middle School)	24.2	7.9	16.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Newton County)	26.9	12.5	14.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Clements Middle School)	18.8	11.5	7.3%
8th Grade Science (Newton County)	23.5	14	9.5%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Clements Middle School)	24.7	15.2	9.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Newton County)	28.6	17.5	11.1%
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	853	754	11.6%
African American	684	596	12.9%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	3	5	66.7%
Hispanic	86	85	1.2%
Pacific Islander	3	1	66.7%
White	40	43	7.5%
Two or More Races	34	23	32.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.5%	85%	3.5%

Schools Near Clements 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
Clements Middle School	Public	6-8	66 Jack Neely Rd	Covington	30016	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 784-2934	733	46	15.8	84.0%	34 (4.6%)	577 (78.7%)	79 (10.8%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.8%)	30 (4.1%)	16.8	503^rd of 588 public middle schools	14.5%		16.4	496^th of 577 public middle schools	14.0%	7	73.9	19.4	13.2	26.0	14.0	11.6	22.6	12.1	14.0	$8,428	$803	$7,625
Liberty Middle School	Public	6-8	5225 Salem Rd	Covington	30016	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 625-6617	900	53	16.9	93.4%	75 (8.3%)	672 (74.7%)	104 (11.6%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (4.7%)	18.1	492^nd of 588 public middle schools	16.3%		13	532^nd of 577 public middle schools	7.8%	40	74.1	19.6	22.2	29.3	6.6	10.3	17.8	16.5	15.2	$8,912	$820	$8,092
Memorial Middle School	Public	6-8	3205 Underwood Rd SE	Conyers	30013	Rockdale County	Rockdale County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 922-0139	740	53	13.9	87.7%	12 (1.6%)	598 (80.8%)	89 (12.0%)	10 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.2%)	33.5	382^nd of 588 public middle schools	35.0%		30.8	401^st of 577 public middle schools	30.5%	19	48.9	36.4	31.4	37.0	16.4	20.8	32.9	13.6	25.3	$10,253	$455	$9,798
Veterans Memorial Middle School	Public	6-8	13357 Brown Bridge Rd	Covington	30016	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 385-6893	628	46	13.5	76.1%	50 (8.0%)	455 (72.5%)	83 (13.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	32 (5.1%)	33.1	389^th of 588 public middle schools	33.8%		28.7	414^th of 577 public middle schools	28.2%	25	50.0	33.2	29.3	37.1	17.5	15.1	17.8	26.5	30.5	$9,160	$788	$8,372
Cousins Middle School	Public	6-8	8187 Carlton Trl NW	Covington	30014	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 786-7311	571	43	13.2	88.8%	116 (20.3%)	341 (59.7%)	80 (14.0%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.7%)	16.7	504^th of 588 public middle schools	14.3%		16.7	494^th of 577 public middle schools	14.4%	10	58.3	24.0	14.6	26.8	11.5	17.0	15.8	12.6	8.7	$9,255	$642	$8,613
Indian Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	11051 Covington By Pass Rd	Covington	30014	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 385-6453	828	56	14.8	81.2%	310 (37.4%)	399 (48.2%)	63 (7.6%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (5.8%)	17.9	493^rd of 588 public middle schools	16.2%		15.4	506^th of 577 public middle schools	12.3%	13	34.5	18.7	18.4	29.4	12.5	9.9	21.0	13.2	16.1	$9,388	$640	$8,748
Edwards Middle School	Public	6-8	2633 Stanton Rd SE	Conyers	30094	Rockdale County	Rockdale County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 483-3255	935	68	13.6	85.6%	46 (4.9%)	539 (57.6%)	302 (32.3%)	13 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	33 (3.5%)	33.4	385^th of 588 public middle schools	34.5%		39.9	332^nd of 577 public middle schools	42.5%	53	93.8	32.8	30.1	39.1	18.8	19.4	30.4	11.5	30.1	$9,496	$584	$8,913
Conyers Middle School	Public	6-8	400 Sigman Rd NW	Conyers	30012	Rockdale County	Rockdale County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 483-3371	986	65	15.0	87.2%	52 (5.3%)	690 (70.0%)	187 (19.0%)	11 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	41 (4.2%)	27.6	422^nd of 588 public middle schools	28.2%		25.3	437^th of 577 public middle schools	24.3%	15	69.0	33.9	27.4	37.7	11.2	14.6	23.3	14.5	23.0	$9,231	$346	$8,885
General Ray Davis Middle School	Public	6-8	3375 E Fairview Rd SW	Stockbridge	30281	Henry County	Rockdale County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 388-5675	919	66	13.9	70.0%	102 (11.1%)	648 (70.5%)	96 (10.4%)	12 (1.3%)	5 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	53 (5.8%)	59.9	210^th of 588 public middle schools	64.3%		62.5	190^th of 577 public middle schools	67.1%	20	97.2	48.9	43.1	59.4	28.5	33.3	47.9	17.5	38.6	$9,484	$363	$9,121
Lithonia Middle School	Public	6-8	2451 Randall Ave	Lithonia	30058	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 875-0702	1,064	66	16.1	100.0%	5 (0.5%)	937 (88.1%)	85 (8.0%)	5 (0.5%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	26 (2.4%)	13.7	523^rd of 588 public middle schools	11.1%		13.5	526^th of 577 public middle schools	8.8%	3		19.4	19.1	21.8	7.1	7.7	15.6	11.2	9.5	$10,968	$800	$10,168

Frequently Asked Questions about Clements Middle School

What district is Clements Middle School in?

Newton County

How many students attend Clements Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 733 students attended Clements Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Clements Middle School attend?

Students who attend Clements Middle School usually go on to attend Newton High School

Is Clements Middle School a good school?

Clements Middle School ranks in the bottom 14.5% of Georgia middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Clements Middle School?

Students at Clements Middle School are 79% African American, 11% Hispanic, 5% White, 4% Two or more races.

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