Summary:
The York 02 district in South Carolina is home to two middle schools: Oakridge Middle and Clover Middle. While both schools perform well, Oakridge Middle stands out as the clear leader, ranking 24th out of 325 middle schools in the state and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Oakridge Middle consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with 97.51% of its students proficient or better in EOCEP/Algebra 1, compared to 89.4% for the York 02 district and 72.5% for the state. The school also boasts higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, while Clover Middle is still a strong performer, ranking 68th in the state, it does not match Oakridge's exceptional results.
The data also reveals a socioeconomic divide within the district, with Oakridge Middle having a significantly lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (25.74%) compared to Clover Middle (52.23%). This disparity in economic status may contribute to the performance gap between the two schools, despite Clover Middle spending more per student. Addressing these inequities and promoting greater diversity and inclusion could be important areas for the district to focus on in the future.
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