Serving 271 students in grades 5-8, Ware Shoals Elementary 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 23% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower 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 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School's student population of 271 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ware Shoals Elementary 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 Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School is 0.48, 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
#742 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
17%
32%
White
70%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
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 is Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School is ranked #742 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School?
271 students attend Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% 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 Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School?
Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School offer ?
Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School part of?
Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School is part of Greenwood 51 School District.
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