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Preschool | Grades 6-8 | Chatham County

Derenne Middle School is located in Savannah, GA and is one of 19 middle schools in Chatham County School District. It is a magnet school that serves 721 students in grades 6-8.

Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.

Derenne Middle School did not make 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 Derenne Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Derenne Middle School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Derenne Middle School's students and teachers. more

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1009 Clinch St, Savannah, GA 31405

(912) 395-5900

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I loved that school.Mrs. Virginia Edwards was the prinpal then.The school was not as big as it is now,but it had a great staff of teachers.Mrs.Perry,Ms.Huggins,Mr.Taylor,Coach Lewis and more......

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 721

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Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Derenne Middle School had 89% 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)

Black

94%

Two or More Races

White

Hispanic

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Chatham County District Spending

$9,880Per Pupil

The Chatham County spends $9,880 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 32% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Chatham County District

12:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Derenne Middle School had 12 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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2 out of 10

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