Serving 871 students in grades 6-8, Whittemore Park 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 is 22% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (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 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 871 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whittemore Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Whittemore Park Middle School's student population of 871 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
871 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whittemore Park Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whittemore Park Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#814 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
12%
Black
33%
32%
White
45%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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 is Whittemore Park Middle School's ranking?
Whittemore Park Middle School is ranked #814 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Whittemore Park Middle School often compared to?
Whittemore Park Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Conway Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Whittemore Park Middle School?
871 students attend Whittemore Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Whittemore Park Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittemore Park Middle School?
Whittemore Park Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whittemore Park Middle School offer ?
Whittemore Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whittemore Park Middle School part of?
Whittemore Park Middle School is part of Horry 01 School District.
School Reviews
1 10/7/2020
My daughter went into this school, and the walls were filled with dirt, she says.
5 3/19/2015
We have an awesome Principle , Student Body , Lunch Ladies and Gents , Teachers , and Other Staff . We strive for the best an only the best . Under expectation is no choice we have . We must succeed at what we are here to do . Teachers are fun and excited to come to work everyday and so are our principles . Students are family and we must act like it . We may not be the same race wise , color wise , size wise , weight wise , or anything but we are a family .
5 7/15/2013
It has great artwork and great teachers.
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