Serving 266 students in grades 6, J. Paul Truluck Intermediate 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 24% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 19% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)19%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
70%
32%
White
21%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% SC state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% SC state average).
How many students attend J. Paul Truluck Intermediate?
266 students attend J. Paul Truluck Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of J. Paul Truluck Intermediate students are Black, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. Paul Truluck Intermediate?
J. Paul Truluck Intermediate has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does J. Paul Truluck Intermediate offer ?
J. Paul Truluck Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is J. Paul Truluck Intermediate part of?
J. Paul Truluck Intermediate is part of Florence 03 School District.
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