Colleton Middle School (Closed 2012)

603 Colleton Loop
Walterboro, SC 29488
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Colleton Middle School serves 400 students in grades 6-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 52% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 70%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 51% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 61% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
400 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SC)
(10-11)
52%
70%
(10-11)
51%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
58%
31%
White
39%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
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?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 70% SC state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% SC state average).
How many students attend Colleton Middle School?
400 students attend Colleton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Colleton Middle School students are Black, 39% of students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colleton Middle School?
Colleton Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colleton Middle School offer ?
Colleton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Colleton Middle School part of?
Colleton Middle School is part of Colleton 01 School District.

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