Serving 407 students in grades 6-8, Kingstree Middle Magnet 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 is 9% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kingstree Middle Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kingstree Middle Magnet's student population of 407 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kingstree Middle Magnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kingstree Middle Magnet is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1040 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
88%
32%
White
7%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kingstree Middle Magnet's ranking?
Kingstree Middle Magnet is ranked #1040 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Kingstree Middle Magnet?
407 students attend Kingstree Middle Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Kingstree Middle Magnet students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kingstree Middle Magnet?
Kingstree Middle Magnet has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kingstree Middle Magnet offer ?
Kingstree Middle Magnet offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kingstree Middle Magnet part of?
Kingstree Middle Magnet is part of Williamsburg 01 School District.
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