Serving 583 students in grades 5, Boiling Springs Intermediate ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 53% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 52% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
583 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
13%
31%
White
66%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Boiling Springs Intermediate?
583 students attend Boiling Springs Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Boiling Springs Intermediate students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boiling Springs Intermediate?
Boiling Springs Intermediate has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Boiling Springs Intermediate offer ?
Boiling Springs Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Boiling Springs Intermediate part of?
Boiling Springs Intermediate is part of Spartanburg 02 School District.
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