Serving 558 students in grades 6-8, Socastee Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Socastee 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 Socastee Middle School is 0.50, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Socastee Middle School?
558 students attend Socastee Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Socastee Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Socastee Middle School?
Socastee Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Socastee Middle School offer ?
Socastee Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Socastee Middle School part of?
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