Bennettsville Intermediate
Tel:
(843)479-5941
- Bennettsville Intermediate serves 567 students in grades 3-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 21% (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 14% (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 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
Top Placements
Bennettsville Intermediate places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Bennettsville Intermediate's student population of 567 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-6 |
| Total Students | 567 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bennettsville Intermediate's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bennettsville Intermediate is 0.33, which is less 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 | #1052 out of 1,130 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 9% |
| Black | 81% | 34% |
| White | 13% | 51% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 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 | Marlboro 01 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bennettsville Intermediate is Marlboro County High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Marlboro School Of Discovery (8.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bennettsville Primary (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bennettsville Bennettsville Primary Grades: PK-2 | 502 students
0.8 miles
301 Jefferson Street
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843)479-5936 0.8 PK-2 502 - Bennettsville Marlboro County High School Grades: 9-12 | 1132 students
1.6 miles
951 Fayetteville Avenue Extens
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843)479-5900 1.6 9-12 1132 - Clio Marlboro School Of Discovery Grades: 6-8 | 129 students
8.4 miles
201 Jefferson Street
Clio, SC 29525
(843)586-8376 8.4 6-8 129 - Mc Coll Mccoll Elementary Middle School Grades: PK-8 | 730 students
8.6 miles
700 North Main Street
Mc Coll, SC 29570
(843)523-5371 8.6 PK-8 730 - Clio Clio Elementary Middle School Grades: PK-8 | 202 students
9.5 miles
2635 Highway 9 East
Clio, SC 29525
(843)586-9391 9.5 PK-8 202
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