Martha Dendy 6th Grade Center serves 221 students in grades 6.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
221 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
39%
31%
White
57%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Martha Dendy 6th Grade Center?
221 students attend Martha Dendy 6th Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Martha Dendy 6th Grade Center students are White, 39% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martha Dendy 6th Grade Center?
Martha Dendy 6th Grade Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Martha Dendy 6th Grade Center offer ?
Martha Dendy 6th Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Martha Dendy 6th Grade Center part of?
Martha Dendy 6th Grade Center is part of Laurens 56 School District.
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