Starr-Iva Middle

Summary:

Starr-Iva Middle is a public middle school in Starr, South Carolina, serving 658 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Anderson 03 school district, which is ranked 5 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Starr-Iva Middle consistently performs above the state and district averages in standardized tests, with 100% of students proficient or better in EOCEP/Algebra 1 in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 92.2% in the Anderson 03 district and 72.5% statewide. However, the school has a predominantly white student population (77.81%) compared to the more diverse student bodies of nearby schools like Glenview Middle and Robert Anderson Middle. Interestingly, Starr-Iva Middle has a high percentage of students (80.09%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state and district averages.

The higher spending per student at Starr-Iva Middle, from $8,711 in 2019-2020 to $10,427 in 2022-2023, suggests a strong investment in the school's resources and programs, which may contribute to its academic success. The school's consistent performance and support for various student subgroups, such as female students, male students, African American students, and low socioeconomic status students, make it an interesting case study for understanding the factors that contribute to academic achievement in a diverse and economically challenged community.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1034 Rainey Road
       Starr, SC  29684


(864) 352-6146

District: Anderson 03

SchoolDigger Rank:
62nd of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,427 Help


Students who attend Starr-Iva Middle usually attend:

High:    Crescent High

Feeder schools for Starr-Iva Middle:

Elementary:    Flat Rock Elementary
    Iva Elementary
    Starr Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  606

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.4%
African American:
9.4%
Hispanic:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Starr-Iva Middle ranks better than 80.9% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.53. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.4%), African American (9.4%), Hispanic (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Starr-Iva Middle is 14.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Starr-Iva Middle is $10,427.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Starr-Iva Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Starr-Iva Middle 62nd of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Starr-Iva Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Anderson 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Anderson 03 5th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Starr-Iva Middle

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Rank History for all students at Starr-Iva Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 56.22 101st 225 55.1%
2004 51.23 126th 230 45.2%
2005 43.92 137th 230 40.4%
2006 51.29 128th 231 44.6%
2007 53.15 127th 236 46.2%
2008 57.50 122nd 244 50.0%
2009 54.69 128th 249 48.6%
2010 44.74 168th 261 35.6%
2011 33.92 200th 269 25.7%
2012 44.52 168th 271 38.0%
2013 70.23 67th 276 75.7%
2014 81.12 40th 291 86.3%
2015 72.99 66th 301 78.1%
2016 77.71 54th 303 82.2%
2017 74.17 65th 317 79.5%
2018 61.97 103rd 303 66.0%
2019 70.39 80th 315 74.6%
2021 49.66 143rd 311 54.0%
2022 59.94 102nd 310 67.1%
2023 65.34 98th 325 69.8%
2024 78.53 62nd 325 80.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Starr-Iva Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.38 65th 280 76.8%
2019 78.79 40th 289 86.2%
2021 61.69 91st 288 68.4%
2022 68.61 74th 300 75.3%
2023 75.25 61st 313 80.5%
2024 88.16 22nd 307 92.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Starr-Iva Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.24 99th 281 64.8%
2019 69.67 77th 296 74.0%
2021 50.92 126th 279 54.8%
2022 57.53 103rd 290 64.5%
2023 62.29 95th 299 68.2%
2024 78.09 55th 294 81.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Starr-Iva Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.05 49th 194 74.7%
2019 50.83 80th 195 59.0%
2021 36.63 96th 164 41.5%
2022 26.04 145th 183 20.8%
2023 34.77 121st 187 35.3%
2024 46.58 77th 177 56.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Starr-Iva Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.75 149th 179 16.8%
2022 49.39 117th 182 35.7%
2023 43.59 129th 185 30.3%
2024 53.13 114th 183 37.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Starr-Iva Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.51 101st 284 64.4%
2019 70.14 76th 296 74.3%
2021 45.67 139th 279 50.2%
2022 60.69 99th 292 66.1%
2023 65.71 94th 303 69.0%
2024 76.43 59th 294 79.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Starr-Iva Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.86 25th 252 90.1%
2021 28.70 180th 235 23.4%
2022 66.47 49th 249 80.3%
2023 66.00 60th 253 76.3%
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Rank History for White students at Starr-Iva Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.00 142nd 250 43.2%
2019 50.70 124th 258 51.9%
2021 29.23 171st 244 29.9%
2022 39.49 150th 249 39.8%
2023 44.18 134th 260 48.5%
2024 60.55 96th 255 62.4%
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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 State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Starr-Iva Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 508 85 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1989 529 90 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1990 527 100 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1991 494 102 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1992 479 96 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1993 442 89 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1994 501 91 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1995 513 103 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 616
1996 513 103 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 616
1997 519 94 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 613
1998 543 98 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 644
1999 549 95 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 649
2000 559 92 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 654
2001 553 69 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2002 576 75 3 7 1 n/a n/a 1 663
2003 576 75 3 7 1 n/a n/a 1 663
2004 595 77 1 4 2 n/a n/a 1 680
2005 569 80 2 5 3 n/a n/a 0 659
2006 565 78 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 647
2007 548 63 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 619
2008 528 59 4 4 0 n/a n/a 1 596
2009 513 65 3 5 0 n/a n/a 1 587
2010 518 75 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 605
2011 574 63 0 13 0 0 16 0 666
2012 542 63 0 12 0 0 22 0 639
2013 535 77 0 11 0 1 23 0 647
2014 508 55 0 14 0 2 20 0 599
2015 482 54 0 19 0 2 16 0 573
2016 480 53 1 18 1 1 18 0 572
2017 467 54 0 22 0 0 17 0 560
2018 466 53 1 21 1 0 23 0 565
2019 506 59 2 28 1 0 23 0 619
2020 505 56 0 25 0 1 29 0 616
2021 514 56 0 39 1 1 19 0 630
2022 505 64 2 35 1 1 28 0 636
2023 512 62 3 41 4 1 35 0 658
2024 463 57 2 44 3 1 36 0 606

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Starr-Iva Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 593 33.9 17.4 n/a
1989 619 35.0 17.6 n/a
1990 627 36.4 17.2 n/a
1991 596 35.2 16.9 30.2
1992 575 35.8 16.0 31.1
1993 531 37.0 14.4 31.3
1994 593 36.0 16.5 37.8
1995 616 38.0 16.2 35.9
1996 616 38.0 16.2 35.9
1997 613 39.0 15.7 35.4
1998 644 37.7 17.1 37.6
1999 649 39.8 16.3 44.1
2000 654 38.5 17.0 48.2
2001 626 37.0 16.9 48.1
2002 663 39.0 17.0 53.8
2003 663 39.0 17.0 53.8
2004 680 38.0 17.9 57.9
2005 659 39.0 16.9 57.2
2006 647 42.0 15.4 61.2
2007 619 54.0 11.5 58.3
2008 596 47.0 12.7 56.3
2009 587 42.0 14.0 59.4
2010 605 43.0 14.0 63
2011 666 40.0 16.6 67
2012 639 38.0 16.8 62.3
2013 647 38.0 17.0 64.9
2014 599 38.0 15.7 63.9
2015 573 40.0 14.3 66
2016 572 39.0 14.6 61
2017 560 40.0 14.0 100
2018 565 37.0 15.2 100
2019 619 37.0 16.7 60.4
2020 616 35.0 17.6 50.2
2021 630 37.0 17.0 59.8
2022 636 45.0 14.1 70.9
2023 658 43.0 15.3 80.1
2024 606 42.0 14.4 61.4

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 Starr-Iva Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 593 33.9 17.4 n/a
1989 619 35.0 17.6 n/a
1990 627 36.4 17.2 n/a
1991 596 35.2 16.9 30.2
1992 575 35.8 16.0 31.1
1993 531 37.0 14.4 31.3
1994 593 36.0 16.5 37.8
1995 616 38.0 16.2 35.9
1996 616 38.0 16.2 35.9
1997 613 39.0 15.7 35.4
1998 644 37.7 17.1 37.6
1999 649 39.8 16.3 44.1
2000 654 38.5 17.0 48.2
2001 626 37.0 16.9 48.1
2002 663 39.0 17.0 53.8
2003 663 39.0 17.0 53.8
2004 680 38.0 17.9 57.9
2005 659 39.0 16.9 57.2
2006 647 42.0 15.4 61.2
2007 619 54.0 11.5 58.3
2008 596 47.0 12.7 56.3
2009 587 42.0 14.0 59.4
2010 605 43.0 14.0 63
2011 666 40.0 16.6 67
2012 639 38.0 16.8 62.3
2013 647 38.0 17.0 64.9
2014 599 38.0 15.7 63.9
2015 573 40.0 14.3 66
2016 572 39.0 14.6 61
2017 560 40.0 14.0 100
2018 565 37.0 15.2 100
2019 619 37.0 16.7 60.4
2020 616 35.0 17.6 50.2
2021 630 37.0 17.0 59.8
2022 636 45.0 14.1 70.9
2023 658 43.0 15.3 80.1
2024 606 42.0 14.4 61.4

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 Starr-Iva Middle

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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 $436 (4.9%) $428 (4.8%) $864 (9.8%) $7,020 (79.3%) $969 (10.9%) $7,989 (90.3%) $8,852
2020 $408 (4.7%) $508 (5.8%) $915 (10.5%) $6,814 (78.2%) $982 (11.3%) $7,795 (89.5%) $8,711
2021 $421 (4.8%) $409 (4.6%) $829 (9.4%) $7,117 (80.3%) $913 (10.3%) $8,030 (90.6%) $8,859
2022 $617 (6.1%) $645 (6.3%) $1,262 (12.4%) $7,999 (78.5%) $931 (9.1%) $8,930 (87.6%) $10,192
2023 $898 (8.6%) $652 (6.3%) $1,550 (14.9%) $7,936 (76.1%) $942 (9.0%) $8,878 (85.1%) $10,427

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Starr-Iva Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 80th of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 98th of 325 Middle schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Starr-Iva Middle)6253.8
 8.2%
   6th Grade Science (Anderson 03)6253.8
 8.2%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Starr-Iva Middle)42.262.4
 20.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Anderson 03)42.262.4
 20.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Starr-Iva Middle)57.332
 25.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Anderson 03)57.332
 25.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Starr-Iva Middle)55.153.7
 1.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Anderson 03)55.153.7
 1.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Starr-Iva Middle)47.536
 11.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Anderson 03)47.536
 11.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Starr-Iva Middle)4357.9
 14.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Anderson 03)4357.9
 14.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Starr-Iva Middle)46.434.2
 12.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Anderson 03)46.434.2
 12.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Starr-Iva Middle)100100
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Anderson 03)80.671.4
 9.2%
   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 Students619658
 6.3%
African American5962
 5.1%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic2841
 46.4%
Pacific Islander01
White506512
 1.2%
Two or More Races2335
 52.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.4%80.1%
 19.7%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 606 students attended Starr-Iva Middle.

Starr-Iva Middle ranks 62nd of 325 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Starr-Iva Middle usually go on to attend Crescent High

Students at Starr-Iva Middle are 76% White, 9% African American, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.


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