J. V. Martin Junior High School (Closed 2013)
J. V. Martin Junior High School served 505 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 61% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 71%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 57% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 72%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 505 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 61% | 71% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 57% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 9% |
| Black | 66% | 34% |
| White | 23% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dillon 04 School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to J. V. Martin Junior High School is Dillon County Applied Technology Center (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Dillon Middle School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Stewart Heights Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dillon Stewart Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 399 students
0.5 miles
1001 West Calhoun Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1219 0.5 PK-3 399 - Dillon East Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 486 students
0.7 miles
901 East Harrison Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1222 0.7 PK-3 486 - Dillon South Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 264 students
1.0 miles
900 Patriot Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1210 1.0 PK-3 264 - Dillon Dillon County Applied Technology Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
1.3 miles
1630 East Main Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-5143 1.3 9-12 n/a - Dillon Dillon Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 704 students
1.5 miles
1803 Joan Drive
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1212 1.5 6-8 704
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