Rollings Middle School Of The Arts vs. Alston Middle School
Should you attend Rollings Middle School Of The Arts or Alston Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Rollings Middle School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Alston Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 799 students in grades 6-8, Rollings Middle School Of The Arts ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 822 students in grades 6-8, Alston 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 47% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
799 students
822 students
% Male | % Female
34% | 66%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#41 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#709 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
275
257
Grade 7 Students
265
276
Grade 8 Students
259
289
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
14%
% Black
16%
33%
% White
68%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
9%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
