Aiken Middle School
Tel:
(803) 641-2570
Aiken Middle School serves 495 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Aiken Middle School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Aiken Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Aiken Middle School's student population of 495 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 495 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Aiken Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Aiken Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1052 out of 1142 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 9% |
| Black | 42% | 34% |
| White | 39% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Aiken 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Aiken Middle School is Aiken High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lloyd-kennedy Charter (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is North Aiken Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Aiken North Aiken Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 456 students
0.1 miles
100 Bears Rock Road
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2690 0.1 PK-5 456 - Aiken Aiken High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,438 student
1.5 miles
449 Rutland Drive
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2500 1.5 9-12 1,438 - Aiken Lloyd-kennedy Charter Charter School
Grades: 3-8 | 66 students
1.5 miles
130 Avery Lane
Aiken, SC 29802
(803) 644-4824 1.5 3-8 66 - Aiken Schofield Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 492 students
1.7 miles
224 Kershaw Street Northeast
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2770 1.7 6-8 492 - Aiken Aiken Performing Arts Academy Charter Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 56 students
1.8 miles
130 Avery Lane
Aiken, SC 29802
(803) 644-4824 1.8 9-12 56
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