Serving 478 students in grades 6-8, Aiken 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 was 19% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
478 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)27%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2011–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
17%
15%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
41%
31%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
46%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
50%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Aiken Middle School?
478 students attend Aiken Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Aiken Middle School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aiken Middle School?
Aiken Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Aiken Middle School offer ?
Aiken Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Aiken Middle School part of?
Aiken Middle School is part of Aiken 01 School District.
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