Springfield Middle School vs. Pleasant Knoll Middle School
Should I attend Springfield Middle School or Pleasant Knoll 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
Springfield Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Pleasant Knoll Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 695 students in grades 6-8, Springfield Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 932 students in grades 6-8, Pleasant Knoll Middle School ranks in the top 10% 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 67% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
695 students
932 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
65 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#180 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#95 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
73%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
223
316
Grade 7 Students
212
316
Grade 8 Students
260
300
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
10%
12%
% Hispanic
21%
9%
% Black
15%
8%
% White
47%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
