C
Below Average
52/100

Jonesboro Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1308 Arnold St, Jonesboro, GA 30236
Overall
C
52/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 5th percentile in Georgia
Growth
B
Students gain 1.15 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 64th 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

52
Repit Score
out of 100
868
Students
enrolled
14.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%5/1003.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%64/100Students gain 1.15 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.77 in 2009–19; 88th percentile in Georgia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%78/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 48% 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 −20 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 proficiency19% (−23 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency11% (−31 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
White30%30%reading -28 pts, math -28 pts7th percentile (list)
Black17%9%reading -14 pts, math -17 pts7th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%12%reading -13 pts, math -24 pts4th percentile (list)
Multiracial10%10%reading -43 pts, math -39 pts0th percentile (list)
Low-income19%11%reading -13 pts, math -19 pts5th 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 1308 Arnold St
City Jonesboro
ZIP Code 30236
District 1301230
NCES School ID 130123000465
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 30236

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $65,660
Per Capita Income $31,002
Poverty Rate 8.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.5%
High School or Higher 84.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $197,300
Median Rent $1,207
Owner-Occupied 55.0%
Renter-Occupied 45.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Jonesboro Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 58.9%
Hispanic/Latino 34.3%
White 2.2%
Two or More Races 2.8%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 868
Teachers (FTE) 62.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Jonesboro Middle School?
Jonesboro Middle School has a Repit School Score of 52 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Jonesboro Middle School?
Jonesboro Middle School has 868 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1.
What grades does Jonesboro Middle School serve?
Jonesboro Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Jonesboro Middle School receive per student?
Jonesboro Middle School receives $13,263 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Jonesboro Middle School in 30236 ▼
Avg Home Value
$259,463
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,447
1-Year Change
-0.4%
% Renters
45.0%

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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