Palmetto Middle

Summary:

Palmetto Middle is a public middle school located in Williamston, South Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 774 students. The school is part of the Anderson 01 school district, which is ranked 3 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Palmetto Middle consistently performs above the state and district averages in standardized test scores, particularly in EOCEP/Algebra 1 and SC READY/English Language Arts. For the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in these subjects are significantly higher than the state and district averages. Palmetto Middle has also maintained a ranking in the top 25% of South Carolina middle schools over the past 10 years, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, such as African American students and English Language Learners, ranking among the top middle schools in the state for these subgroups.

While Palmetto Middle's academic performance is generally stronger than the nearby schools in the Anderson 01 district, such as Wren Middle and Powdersville Middle, it lags behind some of the top-performing schools in the Greenville 01 district, like Hughes Academy of Science and Technology and McCants Middle. Additionally, Palmetto Middle's performance for gifted and talented students is relatively weaker, suggesting the need for more focus on providing challenging and enriching opportunities for high-achieving students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 803 North Hamilton Street
       Williamston, SC  29697


(864) 847-4333

District: Anderson 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
67th of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,652 Help


Students who attend Palmetto Middle usually attend:

High:    Palmetto High

Feeder schools for Palmetto Middle:

Elementary:    Cedar Grove Elementary
    Palmetto Elementary
    West Pelzer Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  774

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.9%
Hispanic:
13.3%
African American:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.4% Help


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Compare Details Palmetto Middle ranks better than 79.4% of middle schools in South Carolina. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the Anderson 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.66. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Palmetto Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Anderson 01 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palmetto Middle is $9,652. 1 middle schools in the Anderson 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Palmetto Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Palmetto Middle 67th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Palmetto Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Anderson 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Anderson 01 3rd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Palmetto Middle

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Rank History for all students at Palmetto Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 86.39 20th 225 91.1%
2004 84.18 28th 230 87.8%
2005 85.42 24th 230 89.6%
2006 85.98 19th 231 91.8%
2007 80.49 30th 236 87.3%
2008 82.20 27th 244 88.9%
2009 83.36 26th 249 89.6%
2010 80.30 42nd 261 83.9%
2011 81.76 34th 269 87.4%
2012 74.73 59th 271 78.2%
2013 77.49 46th 276 83.3%
2014 75.62 59th 291 79.7%
2015 57.56 112th 301 62.8%
2016 68.24 78th 303 74.3%
2017 65.69 93rd 317 70.7%
2018 69.25 80th 303 73.6%
2019 69.61 81st 315 74.3%
2021 71.11 73rd 311 76.5%
2022 78.22 58th 310 81.3%
2023 79.60 62nd 325 80.9%
2024 75.66 67th 325 79.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Palmetto Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.28 14th 58 75.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Palmetto Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.51 62nd 117 47.0%
2021 69.16 16th 87 81.6%
2022 61.60 30th 97 69.1%
2023 79.60 13th 95 86.3%
2024 75.15 20th 105 81.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Palmetto Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.81 37th 280 86.8%
2019 77.74 43rd 289 85.1%
2021 77.97 44th 288 84.7%
2022 83.55 36th 300 88.0%
2023 87.26 28th 313 91.1%
2024 80.27 38th 307 87.6%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Palmetto Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.34 75th 281 73.3%
2019 64.80 90th 296 69.6%
2021 69.10 80th 279 71.3%
2022 72.01 74th 290 74.5%
2023 76.90 63rd 299 78.9%
2024 72.25 68th 294 76.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Palmetto Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.35 36th 194 81.4%
2019 69.46 32nd 195 83.6%
2021 64.09 32nd 164 80.5%
2022 70.68 28th 183 84.7%
2023 86.06 11th 187 94.1%
2024 61.81 50th 177 71.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Palmetto Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.26 124th 179 30.7%
2022 60.62 83rd 182 54.4%
2023 46.03 124th 185 33.0%
2024 35.67 146th 183 20.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Palmetto Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.58 78th 284 72.5%
2019 74.51 68th 296 77.0%
2021 71.68 67th 279 76.0%
2022 82.74 43rd 292 85.3%
2023 81.81 51st 303 83.2%
2024 76.74 57th 294 80.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Palmetto Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.68 10th 253 96.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Palmetto Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.59 31st 123 74.8%
2019 60.47 49th 139 64.7%
2021 60.49 41st 111 63.1%
2022 64.65 40th 129 69.0%
2023 57.05 51st 141 63.8%
2024 62.15 44th 144 69.4%
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Rank History for White students at Palmetto Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.95 135th 250 46.0%
2019 49.51 126th 258 51.2%
2021 53.14 108th 244 55.7%
2022 63.59 87th 249 65.1%
2023 67.21 82nd 260 68.5%
2024 58.58 99th 255 61.2%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Palmetto Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 709 67 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 781
1989 705 62 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 770
1990 733 64 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 798
1991 741 80 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 821
1992 766 70 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 836
1993 759 69 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 829
1994 787 63 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 852
1995 798 56 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 854
1996 798 56 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 854
1997 779 56 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 836
1998 789 56 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 846
1999 782 69 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 856
2000 809 80 0 10 2 n/a n/a 0 901
2001 730 75 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 813
2002 655 58 1 19 2 n/a n/a 2 737
2003 655 58 1 19 2 n/a n/a 2 737
2004 670 52 3 18 3 n/a n/a 1 747
2005 668 64 1 21 2 n/a n/a 0 756
2006 619 55 0 30 4 n/a n/a 0 708
2007 625 70 0 44 3 n/a n/a 0 742
2008 654 55 2 54 2 n/a n/a 0 767
2009 669 67 3 38 3 n/a n/a 1 781
2010 697 65 1 34 4 n/a n/a 1 802
2011 690 43 0 54 5 0 15 0 807
2012 713 48 1 72 4 0 24 0 862
2013 726 40 1 85 2 0 19 0 873
2014 679 46 1 74 1 0 18 0 819
2015 690 39 0 61 0 0 16 0 806
2016 654 35 0 49 5 0 22 0 765
2017 624 35 0 65 3 0 19 0 746
2018 635 41 1 71 4 0 29 0 781
2019 635 46 3 96 3 0 30 0 813
2020 643 50 3 100 2 0 29 0 827
2021 655 56 3 116 3 0 32 0 865
2022 628 48 3 109 1 0 30 0 819
2023 572 57 0 103 2 0 40 0 774

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Palmetto Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 781 41.9 18.6 n/a
1989 770 43.3 17.7 n/a
1990 798 42.4 18.8 n/a
1991 821 46.1 17.8 20.3
1992 836 45.0 18.5 21.7
1993 829 43.9 18.9 20.7
1994 852 44.0 19.4 25.6
1995 854 46.0 18.6 23.1
1996 854 46.0 18.6 23.1
1997 836 46.0 18.2 23.7
1998 846 46.0 18.4 26.7
1999 856 54.0 15.9 35.7
2000 901 53.5 16.8 38.5
2001 813 51.5 15.8 42.2
2002 737 42.0 17.5 42.7
2003 737 42.0 17.5 42.7
2004 747 41.0 18.2 46.2
2005 756 43.6 17.3 54.9
2006 708 44.0 16.1 50.6
2007 742 70.0 10.6 48.7
2008 767 48.0 16.0 45.6
2009 781 46.0 17.0 48.3
2010 802 47.0 17.0 51.8
2011 807 45.8 17.6 52.8
2012 862 45.8 18.8 55.1
2013 873 47.3 18.4 60.3
2014 819 47.0 17.4 57.5
2015 806 47.0 17.1 56.5
2016 765 46.0 16.6 58
2017 746 46.0 16.2 100
2018 781 49.0 15.9 100
2019 813 49.0 16.5 57.8
2020 827 52.0 15.9 52.2
2021 865 51.0 16.9 60.5
2022 819 56.6 14.4 47
2023 774 57.2 13.5 70.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Palmetto Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 781 41.9 18.6 n/a
1989 770 43.3 17.7 n/a
1990 798 42.4 18.8 n/a
1991 821 46.1 17.8 20.3
1992 836 45.0 18.5 21.7
1993 829 43.9 18.9 20.7
1994 852 44.0 19.4 25.6
1995 854 46.0 18.6 23.1
1996 854 46.0 18.6 23.1
1997 836 46.0 18.2 23.7
1998 846 46.0 18.4 26.7
1999 856 54.0 15.9 35.7
2000 901 53.5 16.8 38.5
2001 813 51.5 15.8 42.2
2002 737 42.0 17.5 42.7
2003 737 42.0 17.5 42.7
2004 747 41.0 18.2 46.2
2005 756 43.6 17.3 54.9
2006 708 44.0 16.1 50.6
2007 742 70.0 10.6 48.7
2008 767 48.0 16.0 45.6
2009 781 46.0 17.0 48.3
2010 802 47.0 17.0 51.8
2011 807 45.8 17.6 52.8
2012 862 45.8 18.8 55.1
2013 873 47.3 18.4 60.3
2014 819 47.0 17.4 57.5
2015 806 47.0 17.1 56.5
2016 765 46.0 16.6 58
2017 746 46.0 16.2 100
2018 781 49.0 15.9 100
2019 813 49.0 16.5 57.8
2020 827 52.0 15.9 52.2
2021 865 51.0 16.9 60.5
2022 819 56.6 14.4 47
2023 774 57.2 13.5 70.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Palmetto Middle

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $472 (6.3%) $311 (4.1%) $783 (10.4%) $5,853 (77.6%) $903 (12.0%) $6,756 (89.6%) $7,539
2020 $410 (5.2%) $296 (3.7%) $706 (8.9%) $6,407 (81.0%) $795 (10.1%) $7,201 (91.1%) $7,907
2021 $384 (4.6%) $277 (3.3%) $661 (8.0%) $6,891 (83.0%) $749 (9.0%) $7,640 (92.0%) $8,300
2022 $594 (6.9%) $280 (3.2%) $873 (10.1%) $6,798 (78.6%) $981 (11.3%) $7,779 (89.9%) $8,653
2023 $699 (7.2%) $442 (4.6%) $1,141 (11.8%) $7,526 (78.0%) $985 (10.2%) $8,510 (88.2%) $9,652

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 81st of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 62nd of 325 Middle schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Palmetto Middle)57.851.5
 6.3%
   6th Grade Science (Anderson 01)61.660.3
 1.3%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Palmetto Middle)44.860.4
 15.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Anderson 01)51.768.7
 17%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Palmetto Middle)58.951.5
 7.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Anderson 01)62.754.5
 8.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Palmetto Middle)51.264
 12.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Anderson 01)60.666.4
 5.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Palmetto Middle)49.653.2
 3.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Anderson 01)58.453.5
 4.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Palmetto Middle)45.564.4
 18.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Anderson 01)5568.3
 13.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Palmetto Middle)41.940.1
 1.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Anderson 01)53.549.1
 4.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Palmetto Middle)10098.8
 1.2%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Anderson 01)82.478.7
 3.7%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students813774
 4.8%
African American4657
 23.9%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic96103
 7.3%
Pacific Islander00
White635572
 9.9%
Two or More Races3040
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.8%70.4%
 12.6%


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Students at Palmetto Middle are 74% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Palmetto Middle usually go on to attend Palmetto High

In the 2022-23 school year, 774 students attended Palmetto Middle.

Palmetto Middle ranks 67th of 325 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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