Starr-iva Middle School

1034 Rainey Road
Starr, SC 29684
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 658 students in grades 6-8, Starr-iva 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 35% (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 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 658 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Starr-iva Middle School's student population of 658 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
658 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Starr-iva 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 Starr-iva Middle School is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (SC)
#669 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Starr-iva Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Starr-iva Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Starr-iva Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
13%
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Black
9%
31%
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White
78%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Starr-iva Middle School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
67%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Starr-iva Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Starr-iva Middle School's ranking?
Starr-iva Middle School is ranked #669 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Starr-iva Middle School?
658 students attend Starr-iva Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Starr-iva Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Starr-iva Middle School?
Starr-iva Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Starr-iva Middle School offer ?
Starr-iva Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Starr-iva Middle School part of?
Starr-iva Middle School is part of Anderson 03 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 658 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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