Serving 951 students in grades 6-8, H. E. Mccracken Middle School 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 39% (which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 951 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
H. E. Mccracken Middle School's student population of 951 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
951 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
H. E. Mccracken Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H. E. Mccracken Middle School is 0.64, which is less 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
#478 out of 1095 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
31%
12%
Black
12%
32%
White
50%
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
28%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 H. E. Mccracken Middle School's ranking?
H. E. Mccracken Middle School is ranked #478 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are H. E. Mccracken Middle School often compared to?
H. E. Mccracken Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bluffton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend H. E. Mccracken Middle School?
951 students attend H. E. Mccracken Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of H. E. Mccracken Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H. E. Mccracken Middle School?
H. E. Mccracken Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does H. E. Mccracken Middle School offer ?
H. E. Mccracken Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is H. E. Mccracken Middle School part of?
H. E. Mccracken Middle School is part of Beaufort 01 School District.
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