Serving 907 students in grades 6-8, St. James Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 907 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
St. James 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 St. James Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. 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?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend St. James Middle School?
907 students attend St. James Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of St. James Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. James Middle School?
St. James Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. James Middle School offer ?
St. James Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is St. James Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 907 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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