Serving 138 students in grades 6-8, Marlboro School Of Discovery ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
61%
31%
White
20%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
6%
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Marlboro School Of Discovery?
138 students attend Marlboro School Of Discovery.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Marlboro School Of Discovery students are Black, 20% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marlboro School Of Discovery?
Marlboro School Of Discovery has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marlboro School Of Discovery offer ?
Marlboro School Of Discovery offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Marlboro School Of Discovery part of?
Marlboro School Of Discovery is part of Marlboro 01 School District.
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