Serving 142 students in grades 6-8, Mayewood 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 20-24% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% 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
142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
86%
31%
White
10%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% SC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% SC state average).
How many students attend Mayewood Middle School?
142 students attend Mayewood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mayewood Middle School students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mayewood Middle School?
Mayewood Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mayewood Middle School offer ?
Mayewood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mayewood Middle School part of?
Mayewood Middle School is part of Sumter 01 School District.
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