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Pine Ridge Middle School vs. R. H. Fulmer Middle School

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School Overview

School
Pine Ridge Middle School
735 Pine Ridge Drive
West Columbia, SC 29172
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
R. H. Fulmer Middle School
1614 Walterboro St.
West Columbia, SC 29170
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Pine Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

R. H. Fulmer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 384 students in grades 6-8, Pine Ridge 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 14% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 548 students in grades 6-8, R. H. Fulmer 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 30% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
384 students
548 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pine Ridge Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at R. H. Fulmer Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
60% | 40%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pine Ridge Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at R. H. Fulmer Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pine Ridge Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at R. H. Fulmer Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pine Ridge Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lexington 02 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at R. H. Fulmer Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lexington 02 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1079 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
#844 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pine Ridge Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of R. H. Fulmer Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
30%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pine Ridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lexington 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at R. H. Fulmer Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lexington 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
35%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pine Ridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lexington 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at R. H. Fulmer Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lexington 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pine Ridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lexington 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at R. H. Fulmer Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lexington 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pine Ridge Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of R. H. Fulmer Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
126
174
Grade 7 Students
121
194
Grade 8 Students
137
180

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pine Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lexington 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at R. H. Fulmer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lexington 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pine Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lexington 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at R. H. Fulmer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lexington 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
38%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pine Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lexington 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at R. H. Fulmer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lexington 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
27%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pine Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lexington 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at R. H. Fulmer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lexington 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pine Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lexington 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at R. H. Fulmer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lexington 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pine Ridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lexington 02 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of R. H. Fulmer Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lexington 02 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pine Ridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lexington 02 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at R. H. Fulmer Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lexington 02 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(20-21 School Year Data)
3%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pine Ridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lexington 02 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at R. H. Fulmer Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lexington 02 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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