J. V. Martin Junior High School serves 505 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 61% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 57% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
505 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)61%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)57%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
66%
31%
White
23%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% SC state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% SC state average).
How many students attend J. V. Martin Junior High School?
505 students attend J. V. Martin Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of J. V. Martin Junior High School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. V. Martin Junior High School?
J. V. Martin Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does J. V. Martin Junior High School offer ?
J. V. Martin Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is J. V. Martin Junior High School part of?
J. V. Martin Junior High School is part of Dillon 04 School District.
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