James Island Middle School
Tel:
(843)762-2784
- James Island Middle School serves 332 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 37% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 43% (which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
School Overview
- James Island Middle School's student population of 332 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 332 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- James Island Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of James Island Middle School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Overall School Rank | #622 out of 1,130 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 9% |
| Black | 34% | 34% |
| White | 57% | 51% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 64% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Charleston 01 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to James Island Middle School is James Island Charter High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Fort Johnson Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fort Johnson Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Charleston Fort Johnson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 465 students
0.6 miles
1825 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843)762-2740 0.6 6-8 465 - Charleston Murray Lasaine Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 291 students
1.5 miles
691 Riverland Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843)762-2765 1.5 PK-6 291 - Charleston James Island Charter High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 1654 students
1.6 miles
1000 Ft. Johnson Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843)762-2754 1.6 9-12 1654 - Charleston Harbor View Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 651 students
1.7 miles
1576 Harbor View Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843)762-2749 1.7 PK-5 651 - Charleston James Island Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 555 students
1.7 miles
1872 Grimball Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843)762-8240 1.7 PK-5 555
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