Serving 789 students in grades 7-8, York 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 24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 789 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: York Middle's attendance zone covers the entire school district of York, SC, encompassing approximately 311.7 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 10 miles and the furthest point reaching 16.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
York Middle School's student population of 789 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
789 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
York Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of York Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#854 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.4%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is York Middle School's ranking?
York Middle School is ranked #854 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are York Middle School often compared to?
York Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakridge Middle School, Earl Travillion Attendance Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend York Middle School?
789 students attend York Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of York Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of York Middle School?
York Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does York Middle School offer ?
York Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is York Middle School part of?
York Middle School is part of York 01 School District.
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