Serving 1,207 students in grades 6-8, C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative And Scientific Art 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 25% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,207 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative And Scientific Art's student population of 1,207 students has grown by 85% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 123% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,207 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative And Scientific Art 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 C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative And Scientific Art is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#741 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
46%
32%
White
38%
48%
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
52%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
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 C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative And Scientific Art's ranking?
C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative And Scientific Art is ranked #741 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative And Scientific Art often compared to?
C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative And Scientific Artis often viewed alongside schools like Buist Academy, Charleston Charter School For Math And Science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative And Scientific Art?
1,207 students attend C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative And Scientific Art.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative And Scientific Art students are Black, 38% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative And Scientific Art?
C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative And Scientific Art has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative And Scientific Art offer ?
C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative And Scientific Art offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative And Scientific Art part of?
C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative And Scientific Art is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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