West Ashley 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 was 26% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
610 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
44 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)26%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)1%
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)8%
10%
Black
(19-20)58%
33%
White
(19-20)28%
50%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)5%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend West Ashley Middle School?
610 students attend West Ashley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of West Ashley Middle School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does West Ashley Middle School offer ?
West Ashley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is West Ashley Middle School part of?
West Ashley Middle School is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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