Summary:
Rainbow Lake Middle is a public middle school located in Chesnee, South Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,009 students. The school is part of the Spartanburg 02 school district, which is ranked 8th out of 77 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Rainbow Lake Middle has consistently ranked in the top 25% of middle schools in South Carolina, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Rainbow Lake Middle consistently outperforms the state and district averages in various standardized test scores, including SCPASS Science, EOCEP Algebra 1, and SC READY English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates in EOCEP Algebra 1 (96%) and SC READY English Language Arts for 6th grade (64.6%) were significantly higher than the state and district averages. The school has also shown strong performance across different student subgroups, often placing in the top 25% or higher for African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, Low Socioeconomic Status, and Disabled student populations. Additionally, Rainbow Lake Middle has a more diverse racial makeup compared to some nearby schools, with significant percentages of African American (around 17%), Hispanic (around 6%), and Asian (around 4%) students.
When comparing Rainbow Lake Middle to nearby schools, Chesnee Middle and Boiling Springs Middle, which are in the same Spartanburg 02 district, have similar high-performing profiles, ranking in the top 25% of South Carolina middle schools. In contrast, D.R. Hill Middle and Carver Middle, which are in different districts (Spartanburg 05 and Spartanburg 07, respectively), have lower overall performance and rankings compared to Rainbow Lake Middle. The school's higher per-student spending and consistent high performance suggest it may be providing a high-quality education to its diverse student population.
Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Spartanburg 02
SchoolDigger Rank:
72nd of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,520
Students who attend Rainbow Lake Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Rainbow Lake Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.7
Number of students: 1,009
Racial breakdown:
White:
64.6%
African American:
17.6%
Two or more races:
6.3%
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Hispanic:
5.9%
Asian:
4.4%
American Indian:
1.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.6%
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