Serving 685 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Busbee Corbett Elementary 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 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Black), which was equal to the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
685 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)26%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
45%
31%
White
47%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 45% SC state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% SC state average).
How many students attend Busbee Corbett Elementary Middle School?
685 students attend Busbee Corbett Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Busbee Corbett Elementary Middle School students are White, 45% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Busbee Corbett Elementary Middle School?
Busbee Corbett Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Busbee Corbett Elementary Middle School offer ?
Busbee Corbett Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Busbee Corbett Elementary Middle School part of?
Busbee Corbett Elementary Middle School is part of Aiken 01 School District.
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