Colleton Middle School serves 400 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 52% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 70%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 51% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 61% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
400 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)52%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)51%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
58%
31%
White
39%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 70% SC state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% SC state average).
How many students attend Colleton Middle School?
400 students attend Colleton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Colleton Middle School students are Black, 39% of students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colleton Middle School?
Colleton Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colleton Middle School offer ?
Colleton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Colleton Middle School part of?
Colleton Middle School is part of Colleton 01 School District.
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