Serving 323 students in grades 6-8, St. Andrews 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 57% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% 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
323 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)57%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)59%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
65%
31%
White
28%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
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?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% SC state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% SC state average).
How many students attend St. Andrews Middle School?
323 students attend St. Andrews Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of St. Andrews Middle School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Andrews Middle School?
St. Andrews Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. Andrews Middle School offer ?
St. Andrews Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is St. Andrews Middle School part of?
St. Andrews Middle School is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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