James Island Middle School (Closed 2018)
James Island Middle School served 332 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 37% (which was 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 was 43% (which was equal to the South Carolina state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 332 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 37% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 43% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 9% |
| Black | 34% | 34% |
| White | 56% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Charleston 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Camp Road Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Charleston Camp Road Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 793 students
0.0 miles
1484 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2784 0.0 6-8 793 - Charleston Murray Lasaine Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 354 students
1.5 miles
691 Riverland Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2765 1.5 PK-6 354 - Charleston James Island Charter High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,597 student
1.6 miles
1000 Ft. Johnson Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2754 1.6 9-12 1,597 - Charleston Harbor View Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 653 students
1.7 miles
1576 Harbor View Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2749 1.7 PK-5 653 - Charleston James Island Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 564 students
1.7 miles
1872 Grimball Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-8240 1.7 PK-5 564
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