Summary:
The Saluda 01 district in South Carolina has only one middle school, Saluda Middle, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 556 students. While the school has a diverse student population and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it has consistently underperformed academically, ranking in the bottom half of South Carolina middle schools and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Saluda Middle's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels. However, the school performed exceptionally well in the Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 end-of-course exam, with 100% of students scoring proficient or better, compared to the state average of 68.32%. The school's high percentage of students (89.21%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch indicates a significant economically disadvantaged population, which may contribute to the school's overall academic performance.
Despite the district's investment in resources and staffing, with a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher-than-average per-student spending, the school's academic outcomes have not improved significantly. The school's diverse student population and high poverty levels may require targeted interventions and support strategies to address the underlying challenges and improve student learning in core subject areas.
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