D
Needs Improvement
47/100

Garrett Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 5235 Austell Powder Springs Rd, Austell, GA 30106
Overall
D
47/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 37th percentile in Georgia
Growth
D
Students gain 0.75 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 21st percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Georgia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

47
Repit Score
out of 100
883
Students
enrolled
14.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%37/1001.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%21/100Students gain 0.75 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.84 in 2009–19; 22nd percentile in Georgia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 29% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Georgia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −15 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Georgia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency30% (−12 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency26% (−16 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Georgia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%37%reading -16 pts, math -21 pts18th percentile (list)
Black30%23%reading -1 pts, math -3 pts44th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%27%reading -8 pts, math -9 pts17th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%30%reading -23 pts, math -19 pts16th percentile (list)
Low-income28%25%reading -4 pts, math -5 pts27th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5235 Austell Powder Springs Rd
City Austell
ZIP Code 30106
District 1301290
NCES School ID 130129000534
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 30106

Understanding the community around Garrett Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $65,447
Per Capita Income $28,312
Poverty Rate 9.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%
High School or Higher 86.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $221,000
Median Rent $1,358
Owner-Occupied 55.2%
Renter-Occupied 44.8%
View full data for ZIP 30106 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Garrett Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.0%
Female 44.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 51.0%
Hispanic/Latino 41.8%
White 3.9%
Two or More Races 2.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 883
Teachers (FTE) 62.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Garrett Middle School?
Garrett Middle School has a Repit School Score of 47 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Garrett Middle School?
Garrett Middle School has 883 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1.
What grades does Garrett Middle School serve?
Garrett Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Garrett Middle School receive per student?
Garrett Middle School receives $14,611 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Garrett Middle School in 30106 ▼
Avg Home Value
$307,946
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,837
1-Year Change
0.0%
% Renters
44.8%

Other Schools in 30106

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026