Edwards Middle School

ems.rockdaleschools.org

934 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Edwards Middle School, located at 2633 Stanton Rd SE in Conyers, Georgia, is a public institution serving students within the Rockdale County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an environment centered on academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigors of high school while emphasizing the development of critical thinking, collaboration, and character.

Beyond the standard classroom experience, Edwards Middle School prioritizes a holistic educational approach by offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. These opportunities are designed to help students explore their interests and build meaningful social connections. Supported by a dedicated faculty and staff, the school works closely with families and the surrounding Conyers community to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving world.

934

Total Students

67.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edwards Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	306
Black	533
Asian	12
Two or More	36
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
533 (57.1%)
Hispanic
306 (32.8%)
White
44 (4.7%)
Two or More
36 (3.9%)
Asian
12 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rockdale County
Phone:	(770)483-3255
Website:	http://ems.rockdaleschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	934
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	831
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 312

Grade 7 311

Grade 8 311