Bennettsville Middle School serves 360 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 51% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 43% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% 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
360 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)51%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)43%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
88%
31%
White
7%
46%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% SC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% SC state average).
How many students attend Bennettsville Middle School?
360 students attend Bennettsville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Bennettsville Middle School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bennettsville Middle School?
Bennettsville Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bennettsville Middle School offer ?
Bennettsville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bennettsville Middle School part of?
Bennettsville Middle School is part of Marlboro 01 School District.
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