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Hilsman Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
870 Gaines School Rd, Athens, GA 30605 · (706) 548-7281 · Part of Clarke County School District
Students
624
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Hilsman Middle School
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 17 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Next stop for Athens kids: 4 high schools
On the path
Where Athens kids come from and go next.
PK–514 elementary schoolsDepends on your address
6–8Hilsman Middle SchoolYou are here
9–124 high schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency12%
State average 34.8%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 38.5%
Location
Directions ↗
870 Gaines School Rd, Athens
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6199
Grade 7208
Grade 8217
Enrollment over time
647’20
643’21
628’22
606’23
624’24
Down 3.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 57%White 19%Hispanic 18%Two or more races 6%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.