Alston Middle School vs. Rollings Middle School Of The Arts
Should I attend Alston Middle School or Rollings Middle School Of The Arts? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Alston Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Rollings Middle School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 962 students in grades 6-8, Alston 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 28% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 791 students in grades 6-8, Rollings Middle School Of The Arts ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
962 students
791 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
34% | 66%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#643 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#40 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
299
274
Grade 7 Students
323
276
Grade 8 Students
340
241
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
13%
5%
% Black
31%
16%
% White
47%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%