Serving 295 students in grades 6-8, New Ellenton Steam Magnet 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 32% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Ellenton Steam Magnet Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
New Ellenton Steam Magnet Middle School's student population of 295 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Ellenton Steam Magnet Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Ellenton Steam Magnet Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#569 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
28%
32%
White
50%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
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 New Ellenton Steam Magnet Middle School's ranking?
New Ellenton Steam Magnet Middle School is ranked #569 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are New Ellenton Steam Magnet Middle School often compared to?
New Ellenton Steam Magnet Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like M. B. Kennedy Middle School, Langley-bath-clearwater Middle School, Leavelle Mccampbell Middle School by visitors of our site.
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 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend New Ellenton Steam Magnet Middle School?
295 students attend New Ellenton Steam Magnet Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of New Ellenton Steam Magnet Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Ellenton Steam Magnet Middle School?
New Ellenton Steam Magnet Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Ellenton Steam Magnet Middle School offer ?
New Ellenton Steam Magnet Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New Ellenton Steam Magnet Middle School part of?
New Ellenton Steam Magnet Middle School is part of Aiken 01 School District.
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