West Ashley Middle School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 378 middle school students from grades 6-8
- Ranks 194th out of 227 middle schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1776 Kennerty Drive, Charleston, SC 29407
- Principal or Admin: Jennifer Coker
- Fax: (843) 852-6557
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Charleston County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,312
- Dropout Rate: 3.4%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.5
- Enrolled Students: 43,063
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 378
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 35.4
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 10.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 200 (52.9%)
- Females: 175 (46.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 41 (10.8%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 243 (64.3%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 284 (75.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 265 | 70.1% |
| Asian | 5 | 1.3% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 2.9% |
| White | 94 | 24.9% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 108 | 28.6% |
| 7th Grade | 119 | 31.5% |
| 8th Grade | 151 | 39.9% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 47%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:53%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $40,540
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $32,669 | 47% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $47,581 | 53% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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