Aiken Middle School
Tel:
(803)641-2570
- Aiken Middle School serves 492 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 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 22% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
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%)
School Overview
- Aiken Middle School's student population of 492 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 492 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Aiken Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Aiken Middle School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Overall School Rank | #1082 out of 1,130 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 13% | 9% |
| Black | 41% | 34% |
| White | 44% | 51% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 64% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Aiken 01 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 449 students
0.1 miles
100 Bears Rock Road
Aiken, SC 29801
(803)641-2690 0.1 PK-5 449 - Aiken Aiken High School Grades: 9-12 | 1468 students
1.5 miles
449 Rutland Drive
Aiken, SC 29801
(803)641-2500 1.5 9-12 1468 - Aiken Lloyd-kennedy Charter Charter School
Grades: 3-8 | 75 students
1.5 miles
130 Avery Lane
Aiken, SC 29801
(803)644-4824 1.5 3-8 75 - Aiken Schofield Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 499 students
1.7 miles
224 Kershaw Street Northeast
Aiken, SC 29801
(803)641-2770 1.7 6-8 499 - Aiken Aiken Performing Arts Academy Charter Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 54 students
1.8 miles
130 Avery Lane
Aiken, SC 29801
(803)644-4824 1.8 9-12 54
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