Shuman Middle School
About This School
Preschool | Grades 6-8 | Chatham County
Shuman 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 434 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.
Shuman Middle School made AYP in 2010. 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 Shuman Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Shuman Middle School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Shuman Middle School's students and teachers. more
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.
Shuman Middle School made AYP in 2010. 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 Shuman Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Shuman Middle School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Shuman Middle School's students and teachers. more
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Ashley: To me myself, this school is nasty and not clean enough for the kids cause us as parents have to look into that because if we don't then who will.. and the reason that our kids keep getting sick is because of this school because i went into the bathroom and i all most got sick on my so
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I have been pleased with Shuman. I have one daughter in the magnet program at Shuman, and my oldest daughter attended last year. Currently, she is attending Savannah Arts Academy. I feel Shuman prepared my daughter for Savannah Arts Academy.
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Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 434
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Shuman Middle School had 94% 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 (2010)
Black
90%
White
6%
Hispanic
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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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
11:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Shuman Middle School had 11 students for every 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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TestRating
6 out of 10
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