Palmetto Elementary / Middle School
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 402 middle school students from grades 6-8
- Ranks 209th out of 227 middle schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 305 O'neal Street, Mullins, SC 29574
- Principal or Admin: Coleman Barbour
- Fax: (843) 464-3736
- Website: em78.marion2.k12.sc.us
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Marion County School District 02
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,504
- Dropout Rate: 6.4%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.3
- Enrolled Students: 1,871
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 402
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 28.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 197 (49.0%)
- Females: 203 (50.5%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 36 (9.0%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 336 (83.6%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 372 (92.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.5% |
| Black | 293 | 72.9% |
| Asian | 4 | 1.0% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 2.5% |
| White | 91 | 22.6% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 150 | 37.3% |
| 7th Grade | 117 | 29.1% |
| 8th Grade | 135 | 33.6% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 52%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:48%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 15 Years
- Average Salary: $36,900
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $29,200 | 24% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $39,332 | 76% |
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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- Reviewed by Student on February 06, 2009
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - A school with good grade students
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Test Scores and Performance Information
Overall School Rating
How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that Palmetto Elementary / Middle 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 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.5% | 85.5% | 64.7% |
| 2009 | 81.4% | 81.4% | 68.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.7% | 42.7% | 70.3% |
| 2009 | 54.2% | 54.2% | 70.3% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.2% | 45.2% | 60.9% |
| 2009 | 50.8% | 50.8% | 63.9% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.1% | 68.1% | 79.4% |
| 2009 | 72.4% | 72.4% | 79.6% |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.7% | 51.7% | 71.9% |
| 2009 | 59.2% | 59.2% | 70.3% |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.4% | 77.4% | 63.3% |
| 2009 | 87.9% | 87.9% | 69.4% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 36.0% | 36.0% | 67.0% |
| 2009 | 48.6% | 48.6% | 69.5% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.9% | 54.9% | 73.3% |
| 2009 | 49.3% | 49.3% | 71.2% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 36.0% | 36.0% | 62.0% |
| 2009 | 32.2% | 32.2% | 60.3% |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.2% | 57.2% | 69.7% |
| 2009 | 53.3% | 53.3% | 70.1% |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 85.0% | 66.7% |
| 2009 | 87.7% | 87.7% | 71.4% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 35.4% | 35.4% | 63.4% |
| 2009 | 43.9% | 43.9% | 62.6% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 67.7% |
| 2009 | 39.0% | 39.0% | 62.3% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.3% | 49.3% | 68.8% |
| 2009 | 59.1% | 59.1% | 69.6% |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.5% | 54.5% | 71.9% |
| 2009 | 55.8% | 55.8% | 68.1% |
Source: SC Department of Education 2009-2010
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