D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Martha Puckett Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 475 Durrence Rd, Jesup, GA 31545
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 39th percentile in Georgia
Growth
D
Students gain 0.76 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 22nd percentile
Resources
A
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

48
Repit Score
out of 100
548
Students
enrolled
12.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%39/1001.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%22/100Students gain 0.76 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.83 in 2009–19; 24th percentile in Georgia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 33% 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 −7 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 proficiency31% (−11 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−10 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
White40%41%reading -18 pts, math -17 pts22nd percentile (list)
Black17%17%reading -14 pts, math -9 pts20th percentile (list)
Hispanic5%15%reading -30 pts, math -21 pts2nd percentile (list)
Multiracial30%10%reading -23 pts, math -39 pts8th percentile (list)
Low-income24%25%reading -8 pts, math -5 pts23rd 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 475 Durrence Rd
City Jesup
ZIP Code 31545
District 1305550
NCES School ID 130555000673
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 31545

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $41,670
Per Capita Income $26,580
Poverty Rate 11.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.4%
High School or Higher 88.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $140,400
Median Rent $794
Owner-Occupied 62.8%
Renter-Occupied 37.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Martha Puckett Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 63.0%
Black 17.9%
Hispanic/Latino 12.4%
Two or More Races 5.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 548
Teachers (FTE) 45.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Martha Puckett Middle School?
Martha Puckett Middle School has a Repit School Score of 48 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 Martha Puckett Middle School?
Martha Puckett Middle School has 548 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1.
What grades does Martha Puckett Middle School serve?
Martha Puckett Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Martha Puckett Middle School receive per student?
Martha Puckett Middle School receives $15,852 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Martha Puckett Middle School in 31545 ▼
Avg Home Value
$209,075
Avg Monthly Rent
$918
1-Year Change
+5.7%
% Renters
37.2%

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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