Serving 235 students in grades 6-8, Middle School Of Pacolet 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 19% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 36% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#825 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
15%
32%
White
68%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Middle School Of Pacolet's ranking?
Middle School Of Pacolet is ranked #825 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Middle School Of Pacolet?
235 students attend Middle School Of Pacolet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Middle School Of Pacolet students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle School Of Pacolet?
Middle School Of Pacolet has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Middle School Of Pacolet offer ?
Middle School Of Pacolet offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Middle School Of Pacolet part of?
Middle School Of Pacolet is part of Spartanburg 03 School District.
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