Serving 163 students in grades 6-8, Scott's Branch 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1033 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
93%
32%
White
4%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Clarendon 01 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scott's Branch Middle School's ranking?
Scott's Branch Middle School is ranked #1033 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Scott's Branch Middle School?
163 students attend Scott's Branch Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Scott's Branch Middle School students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scott's Branch Middle School?
Scott's Branch Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Scott's Branch Middle School offer ?
Scott's Branch Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Scott's Branch Middle School part of?
Scott's Branch Middle School is part of Clarendon 01 School District.
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