Clear Creek Middle School

Gilmer County
346 Clear Creek School Dr
Ellijay, GA 30536
917 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Clear Creek Middle School, located in Ellijay, Georgia, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Gilmer County School District. Situated in the scenic foothills of the North Georgia mountains, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school by fostering both academic growth and personal responsibility. The curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of middle-grade students, emphasizing foundational skills in core subjects while providing opportunities for elective exploration and extracurricular involvement.

As part of the broader Gilmer County Schools system, Clear Creek Middle School emphasizes a community-oriented approach to learning, prioritizing the development of critical thinking, collaboration, and character. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep families informed about academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular activities, ensuring a transparent connection between the classroom and the home. By nurturing a supportive environment, the institution aims to prepare its student body for the rigorous challenges of high school and beyond.
917
Total Students
61.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    593 (64.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    298 (32.5 %)
  • Asian
    10 (1.1 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (0.8 %)
  • Black
    6 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: Gilmer County
Phone: (706)276-5150
Website: http://www.gilmerschools.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 917
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 61.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 409
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 50

* 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 6 298
Grade 7 285
Grade 8 334
Gender Ratio