Sanders Middle School vs. Laurens Middle School
Should I attend Sanders Middle School or Laurens 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
Sanders Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Laurens Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 346 students in grades 6-8, Sanders 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 12% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 428 students in grades 6-8, Laurens 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 18% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
346 students
428 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#970 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#910 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
26%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
122
127
Grade 7 Students
115
151
Grade 8 Students
109
150
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
23%
% Black
46%
35%
% White
38%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
