R. P. Dawkins Middle School vs. Fairforest Middle School
Should I attend R. P. Dawkins Middle School or Fairforest Middle School? 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
R. P. Dawkins Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Fairforest Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 893 students in grades 6-8, R. P. Dawkins Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 1,057 students in grades 6-8, Fairforest 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 19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
893 students
1,057 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
70 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#553 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#887 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
27%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
257
326
Grade 7 Students
315
363
Grade 8 Students
321
368
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
14%
38%
% Black
45%
28%
% White
31%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
