Banks Stephens Middle School
About This School
Public School | Grades 6-8 | Monroe County
Banks Stephens Middle School is located in Forsyth, GA and is one of 2 middle schools in Monroe County School District. It is a public school that serves 486 students in grades 6-8.
Banks Stephens Middle School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Banks Stephens Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Banks Stephens Middle School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Banks Stephens Middle School's students and teachers. more
Banks Stephens Middle School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Banks Stephens Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Banks Stephens Middle School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Banks Stephens Middle School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe Academy 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| William M. Hubbard Middle School 2.5 miles |  |
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| Wynfield Christian Academy 8.1 miles | n/a | |
| Howard Middle School 11.5 miles |  |
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| Stratford Academy 14.1 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 486
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Banks Stephens Middle School had 50% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Georgia had 57% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
72%
Black
25%
Hispanic
2%
Two or More Races
1%
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Monroe County District Spending
$9,329Per Pupil
The Monroe County spends $9,329 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 33% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Monroe County District
15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Banks Stephens Middle School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the CRCT
What is it?
The Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 1 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 3 through 8 in science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of three levels: did not meet standards, meets standards, and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
About the MGWA
What is it?
The MGWA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of specific skills as defined by the state.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grade 8 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of three levels: did not meet standards, meets standards, and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Georgia, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CRCT Results and GHSGT Results for all subjects tested.
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