Serving 401 students in grades 7-8, Schofield 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 12% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Schofield Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Schofield Middle School's student population of 401 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Schofield Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schofield Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1025 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
63%
31%
White
24%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schofield Middle School's ranking?
Schofield Middle School is ranked #1025 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Schofield Middle School often compared to?
Schofield Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like M. B. Kennedy Middle School, Aiken High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Schofield Middle School?
401 students attend Schofield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Schofield Middle School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schofield Middle School?
Schofield Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Schofield Middle School offer ?
Schofield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Schofield Middle School part of?
Schofield Middle School is part of Aiken 01 School District.
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