Rollings Middle School Of The Arts
Tel:
(843)873-3610
- Rollings Middle School Of The Arts serves 666 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- 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 2017-18 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%.
Top Placements
Rollings Middle School Of The Arts places 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.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 666 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Rollings Middle School Of The Arts is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- 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 School Rank | #13 out of 1142 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 45% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 45% |
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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% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 63% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Summerville Summerville Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 535 students
0.0 miles
835 South Main Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843)873-2372 0.0 PK-5 535 - Summerville James H. Spann Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 690 students
0.2 miles
901 John Mckissick Way
Summerville, SC 29483
(843)873-3050 0.2 PK-5 690 - Summerville Alston Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 806 students
1.4 miles
500 Bryan Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843)873-3890 1.4 6-8 806 - Summerville Alston-bailey Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 862 students
1.5 miles
820 West 5th North Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843)695-5210 1.5 PK-5 862 - Summerville Flowertown Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 940 students
2.0 miles
20 King Charles Circle
Summerville, SC 29485
(843)871-7400 2.0 PK-5 940
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