R. C. Edwards Middle School vs. Liberty Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 783 students in grades 6-8, R. C. Edwards Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher 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 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 460 students in grades 6-8, Liberty 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 29% (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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
783 students
460 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#442 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#815 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
241
150
Grade 7 Students
266
160
Grade 8 Students
276
150
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
12%
% Black
9%
4%
% White
74%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.36
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
