T. J. Elder Middle School
Regular School · Sandersville, GA
T. J. Elder Middle School is a regular school school in Sandersville, Georgia, serving grades 06–08 with 583 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 12.7:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 408 | 70% |
| White | 134 | 23% |
| Two or more races | 25 | 4% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 14 | 2% |
| Asian | 2 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 583 | 295M / 288F |
English Language Learners: 5 (1% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 16.0% -20.4pp | 36.4% | 537 |
| Reading Proficiency | 23.0% -16.4pp | 39.4% | 538 |
| Science Proficiency | 25-29% | — | 172 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 583 | 100% |
Contact & Location
P.O. Box 816
Sandersville, GA 31082
Phone: (478)552-2007
Other Schools in District
- Ridge Road Elementary School Elementary
- Ridge Road Primary School Elementary
- Washington County High School High
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 31082) → CensusDepth.com
- Georgia population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Georgia teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
130549002289
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD