Cowpens Middle School (Closed 2021)

150 Foster Street
Cowpens, SC 29330
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 418 students in grades 6-8, Cowpens 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 was 32% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 43% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Top Rankings

Cowpens Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
418 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#613 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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32%
39%
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43%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
11%
12%
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Black
17%
32%
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White
68%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cowpens Middle School's ranking?
Cowpens Middle School is ranked #613 out of 1,095 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Cowpens Middle School?
418 students attend Cowpens Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Cowpens Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cowpens Middle School?
Cowpens Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cowpens Middle School offer ?
Cowpens Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cowpens Middle School part of?
Cowpens Middle School is part of Spartanburg 03 School District.

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