Serving 119 students in grades 6-8, Elloree Middle School Of Inquiry 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 was 40-44% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 70%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% 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
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)45-49%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
84%
31%
White
9%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Orangeburg 03 School District
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 70% SC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% SC state average).
How many students attend Elloree Middle School Of Inquiry?
119 students attend Elloree Middle School Of Inquiry.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Elloree Middle School Of Inquiry students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elloree Middle School Of Inquiry?
Elloree Middle School Of Inquiry has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elloree Middle School Of Inquiry offer ?
Elloree Middle School Of Inquiry offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Elloree Middle School Of Inquiry part of?
Elloree Middle School Of Inquiry is part of Orangeburg 03 School District.
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