Rollings Middle School Of The Arts
Rollings Middle School Of The Arts serves 666 students in grades 6-8.
Rollings Middle School Of The Arts placed in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Rollings Middle School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Rollings Middle School Of The Arts's student population of 666 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2020) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 666 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Rankings
Rollings Middle School Of The Arts is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,149 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Rollings Middle School Of The Arts is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #19 out of 1149 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 46% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 88% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 9% |
| Black | 15% | 34% |
| White | 70% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dorchester 02 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Rollings Middle School Of The Arts is Summerville High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Alston Middle School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Summerville Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Summerville Summerville Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 53%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 535 students10
0.0 miles
835 South Main Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-2372 0 PK-5 535 - Summerville James H. Spann Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 63%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 690 students10
0.2 miles
901 John Mckissick Way
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3050 0.2 PK-5 690 - Summerville Alston Middle School Math: 37% | Reading: 48%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 806 students10
1.4 miles
500 Bryan Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3890 1.4 6-8 806 - Summerville Alston-bailey Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 862 students10
1.5 miles
820 West 5th North Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 695-5210 1.5 PK-5 862 - Summerville Flowertown Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 53%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 940 students10
2.0 miles
20 King Charles Circle
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 871-7400 2 PK-5 940
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