Serving 557 students in grades 6-8, A. R. Rucker 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 11% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A. R. Rucker Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
A. R. Rucker Middle School's student population of 557 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
A. R. Rucker Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A. R. Rucker Middle School is 0.63, 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
#1103 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
12%
Black
54%
32%
White
25%
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
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A. R. Rucker Middle School's ranking?
A. R. Rucker Middle School is ranked #1103 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are A. R. Rucker Middle School often compared to?
A. R. Rucker Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buford Middle School, South Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend A. R. Rucker Middle School?
557 students attend A. R. Rucker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of A. R. Rucker Middle School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A. R. Rucker Middle School?
A. R. Rucker Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does A. R. Rucker Middle School offer ?
A. R. Rucker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is A. R. Rucker Middle School part of?
A. R. Rucker Middle School is part of Lancaster 01 School District.
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