St. James Middle School vs. Forestbrook Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 944 students in grades 6-8, St. James Middle School ranks in the top 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 46% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 838 students in grades 6-8, Forestbrook Middle School ranks in the top 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 40% (which is higher 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 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
944 students
838 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#339 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#516 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
45%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
274
Grade 7 Students
460
291
Grade 8 Students
484
273
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
25%
% Black
6%
9%
% White
77%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
71%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%