Powdersville Middle School vs. Wren Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 756 students in grades 6-8, Powdersville Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 57% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 973 students in grades 6-8, Wren Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
756 students
973 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
61 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#251 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#326 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
66%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
260
321
Grade 7 Students
243
307
Grade 8 Students
253
345
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
6%
% Black
10%
7%
% White
72%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
