Serving 662 students in grades 6-8, Leslie M. Stover Middle School 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 24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 662 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Leslie M. Stover Middle serves the southwest part of Elgin, SC, covering an area of approximately 94.8 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 6.1 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 11.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leslie M. Stover Middle School's student population of 662 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
662 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Motto
We Are Stover Strong
School Rankings
Leslie M. Stover Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leslie M. Stover Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#777 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
16%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.9%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leslie M. Stover Middle School's ranking?
Leslie M. Stover Middle School is ranked #777 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Leslie M. Stover Middle School often compared to?
Leslie M. Stover Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Camden Middle School, Lugoff-elgin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Leslie M. Stover Middle School?
662 students attend Leslie M. Stover Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Leslie M. Stover Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leslie M. Stover Middle School?
Leslie M. Stover Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leslie M. Stover Middle School offer ?
Leslie M. Stover Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Leslie M. Stover Middle School part of?
Leslie M. Stover Middle School is part of Kershaw 01 School District.
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