Summary
Powdersville Middle is a public middle school in Greenville, South Carolina, serving 797 students in grades 6-8. 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. Powdersville Middle has consistently been ranked among the top 20-30 middle schools in South Carolina over the past several years, with a current ranking of 28 out of 320 middle schools in the state for the 2024-2025 school year.
Powdersville Middle consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 74.8% of 6th graders, 71.7% of 7th graders, and 71.1% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 56%, 58.2%, and 55.7%, respectively. In mathematics, Powdersville Middle had 70% of 6th graders, 54.9% of 7th graders, and 56.6% of 8th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 39.4%, 34%, and 32.4%. The school also ranks among the top 10-30 middle schools in the state for African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Disabled student populations, indicating its effectiveness in supporting the academic achievement of its diverse student body.
When comparing Powdersville Middle to other nearby middle schools, such as Wren Middle, it stands out as a high-performing institution with lower chronic absenteeism rates and higher per-student spending than the state average. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Powdersville Middle's academic performance remains strong, suggesting the school is effectively supporting its economically disadvantaged students. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.2, Powdersville Middle is a standout middle school in the Greenville area.
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