Summary
Loris Middle is a public middle school located in Loris, South Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 729 students. It is part of the Horry 01 school district, which is ranked 9th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Loris Middle's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 38.4% of 6th-grade students at Loris Middle were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 57.5% in the district and 56% statewide. Similarly, in 8th-grade mathematics, only 24.6% of Loris Middle students were proficient or better, compared to 40.5% in the district and 32.4% statewide. Loris Middle also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.2% to 26.5% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages.
In contrast, the nearby schools, such as Ten Oaks Middle, Ocean Bay Middle, and North Myrtle Beach Middle, have significantly higher academic performance, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and lower percentages of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch. This suggests that the challenges faced by Loris Middle are not shared by all schools in the district. Addressing the underlying issues, such as the high chronic absenteeism rate and the socioeconomic status of Loris Middle's student population, may be crucial for improving the school's overall outcomes.
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