Middle Schools in York 01

The York 01 district in South Carolina is home to two middle schools, York Middle and York Intermediate, both serving students in grades 5-8. While the schools share some similarities, they also exhibit distinct strengths and challenges that parents should consider when evaluating educational options for their children.

York Middle School stands out for its exceptional performance on the EOCEP/Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course exam, with 94% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, the school struggles with English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with only around 47% of 7th and 8th graders meeting or exceeding standards, below the district and state levels. Additionally, York Middle has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5%, a concern that may be impacting student learning.

In contrast, York Intermediate School performs better on ELA proficiency, with 51% of 5th graders and 47.5% of 6th graders meeting or exceeding standards. However, the school struggles with Mathematics proficiency, with only around 40% of 5th and 6th graders meeting or exceeding standards. Like York Middle, York Intermediate also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5%. While York Middle spends more per student and has a lower student-teacher ratio, the two schools face similar challenges in ensuring academic success for all their students.