Veterans Memorial Middle School vs. Richards Middle School
Should you attend Veterans Memorial Middle School or Richards Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Veterans Memorial Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Diversity
Richards Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 648 students in grades 6-8, Veterans Memorial Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Serving 819 students in grades 6-8, Richards Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
648 students
819 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1010 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#640 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
189
301
Grade 7 Students
223
259
Grade 8 Students
236
259
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
9%
% Hispanic
18%
10%
% Black
34%
51%
% White
34%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
97%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
