Greenville Middle Academy

339 Lowndes Avenue
Greenville, SC 29607
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 775 students in grades 6-8, Greenville Middle Academy 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 45% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher 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 51% 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: 775 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 50% in SC
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Greenville Middle Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Greenville Middle Academy's student population of 775 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
775 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Greenville Middle Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenville Middle Academy is 0.66, which is equal to 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)
#458 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
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45%
41%
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57%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Greenville Middle Academy 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.
49%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Greenville Middle Academy 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
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
18%
13%
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Black
26%
31%
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White
49%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
67%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Greenville Middle Academy's ranking?
Greenville Middle Academy is ranked #458 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Greenville Middle Academy?
775 students attend Greenville Middle Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Greenville Middle Academy students are White, 26% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenville Middle Academy?
Greenville Middle Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greenville Middle Academy offer ?
Greenville Middle Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Greenville Middle Academy part of?
Greenville Middle Academy is part of Greenville 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 775 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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