Bryson Middle School
Tel:
(864) 355-2100
Bryson Middle School serves 976 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Bryson Middle School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
School Overview
Bryson Middle School's student population of 976 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 976 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bryson Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bryson Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #799 out of 1142 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 9% |
| Black | 26% | 34% |
| White | 56% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Greenville 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bryson Middle School is Hillcrest High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Hillcrest Middle School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Plain Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Simpsonville Hillcrest High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,162 students
0.0 miles
3665 South Industrial Drive
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-3500 0.0 9-12 2,162 - Simpsonville Plain Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 940 students
0.9 miles
506 Neely Ferry Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-7700 0.9 K-5 940 - Simpsonville Simpsonville Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 805 students
0.9 miles
200 Morton Avenue
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-8300 0.9 PK-5 805 - Simpsonville Hillcrest Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 951 students
1.5 miles
510 Garrison Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-6100 1.5 6-8 951 - Greenville Greenbrier Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 791 students
2.7 miles
853 Log Shoals Road
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-5300 2.7 PK-5 791
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