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Rainbow Lake Middle School

1951 Riveroak Road
Chesnee, SC 29323
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,009 students in grades 6-8, Rainbow Lake Middle School ranks in the top 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 40% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,009 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50% in SC
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Rainbow Lake Middle School's student population of 1,009 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,009 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Rainbow Lake Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rainbow Lake Middle School is 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (SC)
#555 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rainbow Lake Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rainbow Lake Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rainbow Lake Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Rainbow Lake Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Rainbow Lake Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Rainbow Lake Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rainbow Lake Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Rainbow Lake Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
65%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Rainbow Lake Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Rainbow Lake Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Rainbow Lake Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Rainbow Lake Middle School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rainbow Lake Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rainbow Lake Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rainbow Lake Middle School's ranking?
Rainbow Lake Middle School is ranked #555 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Rainbow Lake Middle School often compared to?
Rainbow Lake Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boiling Springs Middle School, Landrum Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Rainbow Lake Middle School?
1,009 students attend Rainbow Lake Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Rainbow Lake Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rainbow Lake Middle School?
Rainbow Lake Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rainbow Lake Middle School offer ?
Rainbow Lake Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rainbow Lake Middle School part of?
Rainbow Lake Middle School is part of Spartanburg 02 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,009 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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