East Clarendon Middle School serves 274 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 38% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
274 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
36%
31%
White
62%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Clarendon 03 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend East Clarendon Middle School?
274 students attend East Clarendon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of East Clarendon Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Clarendon Middle School?
East Clarendon Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Clarendon Middle School offer ?
East Clarendon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is East Clarendon Middle School part of?
East Clarendon Middle School is part of Clarendon 03 School District.
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