Latta Middle School
Tel:
(843) 752-7117
Latta Middle School serves 487 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Latta Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Latta Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Latta Middle School's student population of 487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 487 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Latta Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Latta Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #511 out of 1142 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 9% |
| Black | 27% | 34% |
| White | 65% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dillon 03 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 497 students
0.0 miles
618 North Richardson Street
Latta, SC 29565
(843) 752-5751 0.0 9-12 497 - Latta Latta Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 697 students
0.7 miles
300 Viking Drive
Latta, SC 29565
(843) 752-5295 0.7 PK-4 697 - Dillon South Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 264 students
5.5 miles
900 Patriot Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1210 5.5 PK-3 264 - Dillon Gordon Elementary School Grades: 4-5 | 520 students
5.7 miles
926 Perry Avenue
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1227 5.7 4-5 520 - Dillon Stewart Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 399 students
5.9 miles
1001 West Calhoun Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1219 5.9 PK-3 399
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