Summary:
The Colleton County Middle is the sole middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Colleton 01 district in South Carolina. With an enrollment of 1,070 students, the school has faced academic challenges, ranking 281 out of 320 middle schools in the state for the 2024-2025 school year and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Colleton County Middle has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, going from 278 out of 325 schools in 2022-2023 to 295 out of 325 in 2023-2024. The school's test scores are significantly below the state averages across all subject areas and grade levels, with only 35.4% of 6th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 56%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5% for the 2023-2024 school year.
Despite the school's academic challenges, it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.1, and spending per student is higher than the state average at $13,460. However, the school serves a disadvantaged population, with 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing the academic and socioeconomic needs of Colleton County Middle and its students will likely require a comprehensive approach involving targeted interventions, resource allocation, and community engagement.
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