Rollings Middle School Of The Arts vs. Alston Middle School
Should I attend Rollings Middle School Of The Arts or Alston 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
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
Alston Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
791 students
962 students
% Male | % Female
34% | 66%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#40 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#643 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
45%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
274
299
Grade 7 Students
276
323
Grade 8 Students
241
340
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
13%
% Black
16%
31%
% White
68%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
