Jackson STEM Magnet

Summary:

Jackson STEM Magnet is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Jackson, South Carolina, with a total enrollment of 373 students. The school is part of the Aiken 01 school district, which is ranked 39 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Despite its STEM focus, Jackson STEM Magnet has consistently underperformed compared to the Aiken 01 district and the state of South Carolina in terms of academic proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics were significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, from a high of 140th in 2018-2019 to 201st in the 2023-2024 school year, indicating a relative decline in performance compared to other middle schools in the state. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as White students and students with disabilities, who have consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of South Carolina middle schools.

When compared to other middle schools in the Aiken 01 district, Jackson STEM Magnet generally underperforms, with lower proficiency rates and statewide rankings. Schools like Paul Knox Middle and New Ellenton STEAM Magnet Middle, which are also in the Aiken 01 district, have significantly higher academic performance and statewide rankings. The fact that 100% of Jackson STEM Magnet students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch suggests that the school serves a high-need population, which may require additional resources and support to address the unique challenges faced by students from low-income backgrounds.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 18371 Atomic Road
       Jackson, SC  29831


(803) 279-3525

District: Aiken 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
201st of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,365 Help


Students who attend Jackson STEM Magnet usually attend:

High:    Silver Bluff High

Feeder schools for Jackson STEM Magnet:

Elementary:    Redcliffe Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  328

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.7%
African American:
42.1%
Hispanic:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Jackson STEM Magnet ranks worse than 61.8% of middle schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 5th among 9 ranked middle schools in the Aiken 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.28. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (42.7%), African American (42.1%), Hispanic (8.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jackson STEM Magnet is 16.4, which is the 5th best among 9 middle schools in the Aiken 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jackson STEM Magnet is $11,365, which is the 3rd highest among 9 middle schools in the Aiken 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jackson STEM Magnet:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson STEM Magnet 201st of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Jackson STEM Magnet in the ranking list.)

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Aiken 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Aiken 01 39th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jackson STEM Magnet

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Rank History for all students at Jackson STEM Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 44.49 139th 225 38.2%
2004 54.87 116th 230 49.6%
2005 57.18 108th 230 53.0%
2006 50.85 132nd 231 42.9%
2007 41.35 157th 236 33.5%
2008 45.84 155th 244 36.5%
2009 31.71 193rd 249 22.5%
2010 37.76 190th 261 27.2%
2011 46.87 166th 269 38.3%
2012 44.89 167th 271 38.4%
2013 44.36 166th 276 39.9%
2014 37.83 193rd 291 33.7%
2015 32.50 216th 301 28.2%
2016 31.92 215th 303 29.0%
2017 38.83 195th 317 38.5%
2018 46.00 152nd 303 49.8%
2019 50.70 140th 315 55.6%
2021 34.87 195th 311 37.3%
2022 29.52 217th 310 30.0%
2023 35.56 206th 325 36.6%
2024 36.28 201st 325 38.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jackson STEM Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.22 98th 280 65.0%
2019 60.39 92nd 289 68.2%
2021 41.55 155th 288 46.2%
2022 27.26 222nd 300 26.0%
2023 33.01 212th 313 32.3%
2024 37.40 190th 307 38.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Jackson STEM Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.89 113th 281 59.8%
2019 56.90 121st 296 59.1%
2021 31.86 184th 279 34.1%
2022 26.97 210th 290 27.6%
2023 36.08 194th 299 35.1%
2024 30.30 210th 294 28.6%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Jackson STEM Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.30 190th 194 2.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jackson STEM Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.62 142nd 179 20.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Jackson STEM Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.41 176th 284 38.0%
2019 45.92 149th 296 49.7%
2021 37.29 169th 279 39.4%
2022 31.77 200th 292 31.5%
2023 35.05 192nd 303 36.6%
2024 41.42 162nd 294 44.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Jackson STEM Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.98 86th 237 63.7%
2019 61.45 68th 252 73.0%
2021 51.33 101st 235 57.0%
2022 36.45 157th 249 36.9%
2023 46.15 126th 253 50.2%
2024 51.50 101st 248 59.3%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for White students at Jackson STEM Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.51 145th 250 42.0%
2019 43.66 144th 258 44.2%
2021 20.57 198th 244 18.9%
2022 19.33 206th 249 17.3%
2023 26.18 205th 260 21.2%
2024 21.20 212th 255 16.9%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jackson STEM Magnet

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 217 146 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 364
1989 215 160 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1990 230 165 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1991 265 151 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1992 259 144 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 406
1993 286 143 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 431
1994 327 172 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 504
1995 320 201 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 527
1996 320 201 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 527
1997 299 192 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1998 305 205 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 518
1999 301 210 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 520
2000 303 228 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 541
2001 260 226 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2002 257 226 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2003 257 226 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2004 265 203 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2005 261 177 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2006 245 180 0 15 1 n/a n/a 0 441
2007 201 168 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 379
2008 188 156 0 13 1 n/a n/a 1 359
2009 175 149 1 12 1 n/a n/a 1 339
2010 182 138 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 331
2011 184 131 0 10 1 0 2 0 328
2012 182 135 0 7 1 0 12 0 337
2013 156 150 1 12 1 0 8 0 328
2014 153 133 1 13 0 0 18 0 318
2015 161 137 3 14 1 1 16 0 333
2016 176 115 2 18 0 0 12 0 323
2017 190 126 1 18 0 0 8 0 343
2018 173 118 2 18 0 0 9 0 320
2019 191 128 0 16 1 0 15 0 351
2020 185 132 0 19 0 0 17 0 353
2021 183 151 0 25 0 0 15 0 374
2022 168 159 0 27 0 1 19 0 374
2023 165 163 0 25 0 2 18 0 373
2024 140 138 0 27 0 2 21 0 328

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jackson STEM Magnet

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 364 15.5 23.4 n/a
1989 376 20.3 18.5 n/a
1990 396 21.6 18.3 n/a
1991 417 23.6 17.6 23.7
1992 406 23.4 17.3 27.3
1993 431 21.1 20.4 27.4
1994 504 27.5 18.3 33.5
1995 527 34.0 15.5 34
1996 527 34.0 15.5 34
1997 497 21.3 23.3 36.4
1998 518 27.4 18.9 37.1
1999 520 29.0 17.9 43.8
2000 541 28.4 19.0 47.7
2001 499 31.7 15.7 48.1
2002 501 28.7 17.5 59.5
2003 501 28.7 17.5 59.5
2004 484 28.2 17.2 58.9
2005 455 24.5 18.6 58
2006 441 24.5 18.0 56
2007 379 36.9 10.3 61.7
2008 359 22.5 16.0 62.8
2009 339 23.0 14.7 70.1
2010 331 21.0 15.7 65
2011 328 19.0 17.2 68
2012 337 20.5 16.4 68.5
2013 328 20.5 16.0 70.4
2014 318 16.5 19.2 70.1
2015 333 18.0 18.5 72.7
2016 323 20.0 16.1 67.5
2017 343 20.5 16.7 67.6
2018 320 21.0 15.2 62.2
2019 351 18.5 18.9 65.2
2020 353 20.0 17.6 63.5
2021 374 19.5 19.1 73.5
2022 374 23.0 16.2 100
2023 373 21.0 17.7 100
2024 328 20.0 16.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jackson STEM Magnet

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 364 15.5 23.4 n/a
1989 376 20.3 18.5 n/a
1990 396 21.6 18.3 n/a
1991 417 23.6 17.6 23.7
1992 406 23.4 17.3 27.3
1993 431 21.1 20.4 27.4
1994 504 27.5 18.3 33.5
1995 527 34.0 15.5 34
1996 527 34.0 15.5 34
1997 497 21.3 23.3 36.4
1998 518 27.4 18.9 37.1
1999 520 29.0 17.9 43.8
2000 541 28.4 19.0 47.7
2001 499 31.7 15.7 48.1
2002 501 28.7 17.5 59.5
2003 501 28.7 17.5 59.5
2004 484 28.2 17.2 58.9
2005 455 24.5 18.6 58
2006 441 24.5 18.0 56
2007 379 36.9 10.3 61.7
2008 359 22.5 16.0 62.8
2009 339 23.0 14.7 70.1
2010 331 21.0 15.7 65
2011 328 19.0 17.2 68
2012 337 20.5 16.4 68.5
2013 328 20.5 16.0 70.4
2014 318 16.5 19.2 70.1
2015 333 18.0 18.5 72.7
2016 323 20.0 16.1 67.5
2017 343 20.5 16.7 67.6
2018 320 21.0 15.2 62.2
2019 351 18.5 18.9 65.2
2020 353 20.0 17.6 63.5
2021 374 19.5 19.1 73.5
2022 374 23.0 16.2 100
2023 373 21.0 17.7 100
2024 328 20.0 16.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jackson STEM Magnet

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $817 (7.7%) $347 (3.3%) $1,164 (11.0%) $8,527 (80.4%) $921 (8.7%) $9,447 (89.0%) $10,611
2020 $584 (5.9%) $407 (4.1%) $991 (10.0%) $7,960 (80.6%) $919 (9.3%) $8,879 (90.0%) $9,870
2021 $420 (4.0%) $607 (5.8%) $1,027 (9.8%) $8,632 (82.3%) $831 (7.9%) $9,464 (90.2%) $10,491
2022 $659 (5.9%) $970 (8.7%) $1,629 (14.6%) $8,735 (78.3%) $785 (7.0%) $9,520 (85.4%) $11,149
2023 $1,097 (9.7%) $506 (4.5%) $1,603 (14.1%) $8,976 (79.0%) $786 (6.9%) $9,762 (85.9%) $11,365

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jackson STEM Magnet

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 140th of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 206th of 325 Middle schools
 18.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Jackson STEM Magnet)46.833.6
 13.2%
   6th Grade Science (Aiken 01)50.334.3
 16%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson STEM Magnet)38.746.7
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Aiken 01)35.247.3
 12.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jackson STEM Magnet)37.921.4
 16.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Aiken 01)34.424.9
 9.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson STEM Magnet)4343.3
 0.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Aiken 01)38.749.8
 11.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jackson STEM Magnet)31.715.9
 15.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Aiken 01)27.525
 2.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson STEM Magnet)39.848
 8.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Aiken 01)40.850.1
 9.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jackson STEM Magnet)29.224.4
 4.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Aiken 01)33.424.8
 8.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Jackson STEM Magnet)100100
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Aiken 01)6858.4
 9.6%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students351373
 6.3%
African American128163
 27.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic1625
 56.3%
Pacific Islander02
White191165
 13.6%
Two or More Races1518
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.2%100%
 34.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson STEM Magnet

Jackson STEM Magnet ranks 201st of 325 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Jackson STEM Magnet are 43% White, 42% African American, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Students who attend Jackson STEM Magnet usually go on to attend Silver Bluff High

In the 2023-24 school year, 328 students attended Jackson STEM Magnet.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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