Dennis Intermediate (Closed 2012)

Dennis Intermediate serves 222 students in grades 4-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 41% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 70%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 48% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
222 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SC)
(10-11)
41%
70%
(10-11)
48%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
90%
31%
White
6%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 70% SC state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% SC state average).
How many students attend Dennis Intermediate?
222 students attend Dennis Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dennis Intermediate students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dennis Intermediate?
Dennis Intermediate has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dennis Intermediate offer ?
Dennis Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Dennis Intermediate part of?
Dennis Intermediate is part of Lee 01 School District.

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