M. D. Roberts Middle School

1905 Walt Stephens Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236

852 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

M. D. Roberts Middle School, located in Jonesboro, Georgia, is a public middle school serving students within the Clayton County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an environment centered on academic growth and personal development for students in grades 6 through 8. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum, the faculty and staff aim to prepare students for the academic demands of high school while encouraging them to explore their interests through various educational opportunities.

Beyond its core academic mission, M. D. Roberts Middle School focuses on creating a supportive school culture that prioritizes student engagement and character development. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and clubs, which serve to enrich the student experience and build a sense of community. By maintaining strong partnerships between the school, parents, and the surrounding Jonesboro community, the institution strives to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

852

Total Students

64.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for M. D. Roberts Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	138
Black	633
Asian	30
Two or More	29
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
633 (74.3 %)
Hispanic
138 (16.2 %)
Asian
30 (3.5 %)
Two or More
29 (3.4 %)
White
20 (2.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
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:	Clayton County
Phone:	(678)479-0100
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	852
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	894
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 6 290

Grade 7 271

Grade 8 291

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for M. D. Roberts Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	290
Grade 7	271
Grade 8	291

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for M. D. Roberts Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	488	57.3%
Male	364	42.7%

Middle School 6th - 8th