Summary:
The 29831 zip code is home to a single public middle school, Jackson STEM Magnet, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 328 students. As a STEM-focused magnet school, it offers a specialized educational program within the Aiken 01 school district, which is ranked 39 out of 75 districts in South Carolina and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Jackson STEM Magnet has a mixed academic performance, with students performing slightly below the district and state averages in English Language Arts, significantly below in Mathematics, and below in Science. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 201 and 222 out of 325 South Carolina middle schools over the past three school years, with a consistent 2-star rating. However, the school's per-student spending is higher than the typical per-student spending in the state, and its student-teacher ratio is lower than the state average, suggesting a relatively small class size.
One notable finding is the school's 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. This may have implications for the school's resource needs and the challenges it faces in supporting student success. While the STEM focus of the school may offer unique educational opportunities, the overall academic performance suggests that the school and district may need to identify and address specific challenges, such as the low Mathematics proficiency, to improve student outcomes.
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