Serving 919 students in grades 6-8, Darlington 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 28% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Darlington 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 Darlington Middle School is 0.57, 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.
Darlington Middle School is ranked #872 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Darlington Middle School?
919 students attend Darlington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Darlington Middle School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Darlington Middle School?
Darlington Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Darlington Middle School offer ?
Darlington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Darlington Middle School part of?
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