Marrington Middle School Of The Arts
Tel:
(843) 572-0313
Marrington Middle School Of The Arts serves 422 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (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 69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Marrington Middle School Of The Arts placed in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) 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 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Marrington Middle School Of The Arts places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Marrington Middle School Of The Arts's student population of 422 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2012) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 422 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Marrington Middle School Of The Arts is ranked within the top 20% 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 Marrington Middle School Of The Arts is 0.62, which is equal to 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 | #176 out of 1142 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 9% |
| Black | 23% | 34% |
| White | 56% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Berkeley 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Marrington Middle School Of The Arts is Goose Creek High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Sedgefield Middle School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Marrington Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Goose Creek Marrington Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 616 students
0.0 miles
101 Gearing Street
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 572-3373 0.0 PK-5 616 - Goose Creek Mevers School Of Excellence Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 641 students
1.6 miles
7750 Henry Brown Boulevard
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 872-9762 1.6 K-6 641 - Goose Creek Sedgefield Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 996 students
2.1 miles
131 Charles B. Gibson Boulevar
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 797-2620 2.1 6-8 996 - Moncks Corner Bowen's Corner Elementary School
2.2 miles
1173 Williams Lane
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
(843) 899-8601 2.2 n/a n/a - Goose Creek Goose Creek High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 2,008 students
2.3 miles
1137 Red Bank Road
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 553-5300 2.3 9-12 2,008
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