Andrew Jackson Middle School vs. Buford Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 458 students in grades 6-8, Andrew Jackson Middle School 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 is 31% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 368 students in grades 6-8, Buford Middle School 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 is 39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
458 students
368 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#799 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#710 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
155
129
Grade 7 Students
154
111
Grade 8 Students
149
128
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
21%
5%
% White
67%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
