Forest Circle Middle School serves 681 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 64% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 70%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 63% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% 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
681 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)64%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)63%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
43%
31%
White
54%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
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?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 70% SC state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% SC state average).
How many students attend Forest Circle Middle School?
681 students attend Forest Circle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Forest Circle Middle School students are White, 43% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Circle Middle School?
Forest Circle Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Circle Middle School offer ?
Forest Circle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Forest Circle Middle School part of?
Forest Circle Middle School is part of Colleton 01 School District.
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