Serving 360 students in grades 6-8, Blacksburg Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Blacksburg Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blacksburg Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Blacksburg Middle School is ranked #949 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Blacksburg Middle School?
360 students attend Blacksburg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Blacksburg Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blacksburg Middle School?
Blacksburg Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blacksburg Middle School offer ?
Blacksburg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blacksburg Middle School part of?
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