Serving 616 students in grades 6-8, Coastal Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coastal Middle School's student population of 616 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
616 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coastal Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coastal Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#837 out of 2168 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
9%
18%
Black
26%
36%
White
54%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coastal Middle School's ranking?
Coastal Middle School is ranked #837 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Coastal Middle School often compared to?
Coastal Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Derenne Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Coastal Middle School?
616 students attend Coastal Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Coastal Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coastal Middle School?
Coastal Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coastal Middle School offer ?
Coastal Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Coastal Middle School part of?
Coastal Middle School is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District.
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