J. V. Martin Jr. High School
301 Martin Luther King Jr. Blv, Dillon, SC 29536 | (843) 774-1212
- Grades: 7-8
- Student Enrollment: 473
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 473 middle and high school students from grades 7-8
- Ranks 204th out of 227 middle schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 301 Martin Luther King Blvd., Dillon, SC 29536
- Principal or Admin: Amanda Burnette
- Fax: (843) 841-3616
- Website: www.dillon2.k12.sc.us
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Dillon County School District 02
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,347
- Dropout Rate: 3.4%
- Students Per Teacher: 18.0
- Enrolled Students: 3,539
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 473
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 30.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.8
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 237 (50.1%)
- Females: 226 (47.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 30 (6.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 386 (81.6%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 416 (87.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 10 | 2.1% |
| Black | 344 | 72.7% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 2.1% |
| White | 98 | 20.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 7th Grade | 229 | 48.4% |
| 8th Grade | 244 | 51.6% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 59%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:41%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 19 Years
- Average Salary: $37,443
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $25,207 | 9% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $38,709 | 91% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for J. V. Martin Jr. High School
- Reviewed by Student on February 01, 2011
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - Refrigrate food promotly ,if prepared food stands at room tempterature for more thyan 2 hours ,it may not be safe to eat.Handle food proprely,always wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with warm,soapy water before and after handleing raw meat,poultry,fish,shellfish produce,or eggs.Wash your hands after useing the bathroom,changing diapers,or touching animals.Wash utensils and surfaces before and after use with hot water,soapy water.Wash sponges and dishtowels weekly in hot water in the washing machine.Keep coldld food cold and hot food hot.Do not pack refrigerator cool air must circulate to keep food safe.
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Test Scores and Performance Information
Overall School Rating
How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that J. V. Martin Jr. High School performed on average worse than many other schools across the state on PASS state exams in the following subjects:
- English Language Arts
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- Writing
PASS - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.3% | 81.3% | 63.3% |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 88.0% | 69.4% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.7% | 50.7% | 67.0% |
| 2009 | 58.4% | 58.4% | 69.5% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.1% | 51.1% | 73.3% |
| 2009 | 59.6% | 59.6% | 71.2% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 37.0% | 37.0% | 62.0% |
| 2009 | 55.0% | 55.0% | 60.3% |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.9% | 60.9% | 69.7% |
| 2009 | 59.4% | 59.4% | 70.1% |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.3% | 82.3% | 66.7% |
| 2009 | 89.2% | 89.2% | 71.4% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.6% | 52.6% | 63.4% |
| 2009 | 42.0% | 42.0% | 62.6% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.8% | 39.8% | 67.7% |
| 2009 | 37.9% | 37.9% | 62.3% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.9% | 47.9% | 68.8% |
| 2009 | 38.4% | 38.4% | 69.6% |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.7% | 53.7% | 71.9% |
| 2009 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 68.1% |
Source: SC Department of Education 2009-2010
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