Serving 332 students in grades 6-8, James Island 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 37% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 43% (which was equal to the South Carolina state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)37%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)43%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
34%
31%
White
56%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% SC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average).
How many students attend James Island Middle School?
332 students attend James Island Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of James Island Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Island Middle School?
James Island Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Island Middle School offer ?
James Island Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is James Island Middle School part of?
James Island Middle School is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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