Serving 235 students in grades 6-8, Middle School Of Pacolet ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 19% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 36% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
15%
31%
White
68%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Middle School Of Pacolet?
235 students attend Middle School Of Pacolet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Middle School Of Pacolet students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle School Of Pacolet?
Middle School Of Pacolet has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Middle School Of Pacolet offer ?
Middle School Of Pacolet offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Middle School Of Pacolet part of?
Middle School Of Pacolet is part of Spartanburg 03 School District.
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