Latta Middle School
Tel:
(843)752-7117
- Latta Middle School serves 499 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 43% (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 44% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
School Overview
- Latta Middle School's student population of 499 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 499 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Latta Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Latta Middle School is 0.51, 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 | #668 out of 1,130 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 9% |
| Black | 28% | 34% |
| White | 64% | 51% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 64% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dillon 03 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Latta Middle School is Latta High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Dillon Middle School (7.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Latta Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Latta Latta High School Grades: 9-12 | 482 students
0.0 miles
618 North Richardson Street
Latta, SC 29565
(843)752-5751 0.0 9-12 482 - Latta Latta Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 684 students
0.7 miles
300 Viking Drive
Latta, SC 29565
(843)752-5295 0.7 PK-4 684 - Dillon South Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 248 students
5.5 miles
900 Patriot Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843)774-1210 5.5 PK-3 248 - Dillon Gordon Elementary School Grades: 4-5 | 494 students
5.7 miles
926 Perry Avenue
Dillon, SC 29536
(843)774-1227 5.7 4-5 494 - Dillon Stewart Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 407 students
5.9 miles
1001 West Calhoun Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843)774-1219 5.9 PK-3 407
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