Serving 266 students in grades 6, J. Paul Truluck Intermediate 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 was 24% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 19% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% 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
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)19%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
70%
31%
White
21%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% SC state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% SC state average).
How many students attend J. Paul Truluck Intermediate?
266 students attend J. Paul Truluck Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of J. Paul Truluck Intermediate students are Black, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. Paul Truluck Intermediate?
J. Paul Truluck Intermediate has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does J. Paul Truluck Intermediate offer ?
J. Paul Truluck Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is J. Paul Truluck Intermediate part of?
J. Paul Truluck Intermediate is part of Florence 03 School District.
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