Andrew Jackson Middle School

6865 Kershaw Camden Highway
Kershaw, SC 29067
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 473 students in grades 6-8, Andrew Jackson 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 24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Andrew Jackson Middle School's student population of 473 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
473 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Andrew Jackson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Andrew Jackson Middle School is 0.50, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#841 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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24%
39%
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29%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
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Black
21%
32%
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White
67%
48%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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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 Andrew Jackson Middle School's ranking?
Andrew Jackson Middle School is ranked #841 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Andrew Jackson Middle School often compared to?
Andrew Jackson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buford Middle School, Indian Land Middle School, Andrew Jackson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Andrew Jackson Middle School?
473 students attend Andrew Jackson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Andrew Jackson Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Andrew Jackson Middle School?
Andrew Jackson Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Andrew Jackson Middle School offer ?
Andrew Jackson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Andrew Jackson Middle School part of?
Andrew Jackson Middle School is part of Lancaster 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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