Whale Branch Middle School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 329 elementary and middle school students from grades 5-8
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Bill Payne
- Fax: (843) 466-3087
- Website: web.beaufort.k12.sc.us
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Beaufort County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,913
- Dropout Rate: 2.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.5
- Enrolled Students: 19,786
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 329
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 28.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 11.8
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 159 (48.3%)
- Females: 170 (51.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 27 (8.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 236 (71.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 263 (79.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.3% |
| Black | 271 | 82.4% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 1.8% |
| White | 50 | 15.2% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Grade | 88 | 26.7% |
| 6th Grade | 74 | 22.5% |
| 7th Grade | 88 | 26.7% |
| 8th Grade | 79 | 24.0% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 50%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:50%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $42,987
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $30,003 | 25% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $47,645 | 75% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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