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 16:1.
- Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
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 |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 71% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 5% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 9% |
| Black | 66% | 34% |
| White | 24% | 51% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 64% |
| 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 | 407 students
0.5 miles
1001 West Calhoun Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843)774-1219 0.5 PK-3 407 - Dillon East Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 504 students
0.7 miles
901 East Harrison Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843)774-1222 0.7 PK-3 504 - Dillon South Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 248 students
1.0 miles
900 Patriot Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843)774-1210 1.0 PK-3 248 - 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 | 733 students
1.5 miles
1803 Joan Drive
Dillon, SC 29536
(843)774-1212 1.5 6-8 733
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