Summary:
The city of Saint George, South Carolina is home to a single middle school, St. George Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. While the school has some positive metrics, such as a high percentage of students proficient in certain subjects, it faces significant challenges in terms of student achievement and overall performance.
St. George Middle School's performance on state assessments is significantly lower than the Dorchester 04 district and state averages, particularly in Mathematics. Only 16.4% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 33.8% at the district level and 33.8% statewide. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5%, which may be contributing to its academic challenges.
Despite the high spending per student of $19,153, St. George Middle School's overall performance has declined, with its statewide ranking dropping from 140 out of 310 schools in 2021-2022 to 225 out of 325 schools in 2023-2024. The school's 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and low district ranking of 63 out of 75 in South Carolina suggest that additional resources and targeted interventions may be needed to support student learning and address the challenges faced by the school.
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