McCants Middle

Summary:

McCants Middle is a public middle school located in Anderson, South Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 563. The school is part of the Anderson 05 school district, which is ranked 20 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. McCants Middle has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 25-34 middle schools in South Carolina over the past several years and earning a 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

McCants Middle consistently outperforms the Anderson 05 district and the state of South Carolina in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, McCants Middle had 98.85% of students proficient or better in EOCEP/Algebra 1/Mathematics, compared to 73.59% for Anderson 05 and 72.5% for the state. The school's performance for white students and male students is particularly noteworthy, ranking in the top 18-25 schools in the state. Additionally, McCants Middle has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 56.13% white, 27% African American, 5.86% Hispanic, 2.31% Asian, and 8.53% two or more races, which is higher than some of the nearby schools, such as Southwood Academy for the Arts and Wren Middle.

The consistent high performance of McCants Middle is a testament to the school's effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and dedication to student success. The school's ability to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, including traditionally underperforming groups, is particularly impressive, suggesting that McCants Middle has implemented effective strategies and interventions to address the unique needs of diverse learners and ensure equitable outcomes. Overall, McCants Middle is a shining example of educational excellence in the Anderson, South Carolina region, outperforming its peers and serving as a model for other schools in the area.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2123 Marchbanks Avenue
       Anderson, SC  29621


(864) 260-5145

District: Anderson 05

SchoolDigger Rank:
25th of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,055 Help


Students who attend McCants Middle usually attend:

High:    T. L. Hanna High

Feeder schools for McCants Middle:

Elementary:    Concord Elementary
    North Pointe Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  563

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.1%
African American:
27.0%
Two or more races:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.6% Help


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Compare Details McCants Middle ranks better than 92.3% of middle schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Anderson 05 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.57. (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 McCants Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Anderson 05 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McCants Middle is $12,055, which is the 2nd highest among 4 middle schools in the Anderson 05 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McCants Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks McCants Middle 25th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See McCants Middle in the ranking list.)

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Anderson 05:

SchoolDigger ranks Anderson 05 20th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McCants Middle

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Rank History for all students at McCants Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 78.80 45th 225 80.0%
2004 86.38 18th 230 92.2%
2005 88.12 14th 230 93.9%
2006 90.09 10th 231 95.7%
2007 81.88 27th 236 88.6%
2008 86.24 19th 244 92.2%
2009 84.81 18th 249 92.8%
2010 85.35 17th 261 93.5%
2011 84.36 25th 269 90.7%
2012 73.76 60th 271 77.9%
2013 73.23 58th 276 79.0%
2014 71.04 75th 291 74.2%
2015 71.13 68th 301 77.4%
2016 62.21 107th 303 64.7%
2017 66.30 90th 317 71.6%
2018 71.34 73rd 303 75.9%
2019 75.41 67th 315 78.7%
2021 90.16 27th 311 91.3%
2022 91.15 23rd 310 92.6%
2023 87.99 34th 325 89.5%
2024 90.57 25th 325 92.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at McCants Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.45 3rd 93 96.8%
2019 85.83 15th 117 87.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McCants Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.99 84th 280 70.0%
2019 62.94 80th 289 72.3%
2021 84.82 30th 288 89.6%
2022 84.58 34th 300 88.7%
2023 76.06 59th 313 81.2%
2024 84.45 29th 307 90.6%
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Rank History for Female students at McCants Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.35 85th 281 69.8%
2019 66.73 83rd 296 72.0%
2021 88.29 29th 279 89.6%
2022 88.82 26th 290 91.0%
2023 84.12 41st 299 86.3%
2024 88.03 31st 294 89.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at McCants Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.77 85th 194 56.2%
2019 57.29 57th 195 70.8%
2021 35.87 100th 164 39.0%
2022 56.43 63rd 183 65.6%
2023 77.67 23rd 187 87.7%
2024 71.88 24th 177 86.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at McCants Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.06 62nd 179 65.4%
2022 42.92 129th 182 29.1%
2023 62.60 79th 185 57.3%
2024 34.07 151st 183 17.5%
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Rank History for Male students at McCants Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.28 58th 284 79.6%
2019 82.32 47th 296 84.1%
2021 91.03 21st 279 92.5%
2022 92.72 21st 292 92.8%
2023 89.57 25th 303 91.7%
2024 91.18 21st 294 92.9%
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Rank History for African American students at McCants Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.49 146th 237 38.4%
2019 64.57 58th 252 77.0%
2021 67.07 44th 235 81.3%
2022 75.13 32nd 249 87.1%
2023 67.89 53rd 253 79.1%
2024 70.30 43rd 248 82.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at McCants Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.52 1st 123 99.2%
2019 82.68 19th 139 86.3%
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Rank History for White students at McCants Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.17 73rd 250 70.8%
2019 67.11 87th 258 66.3%
2021 91.86 15th 244 93.9%
2022 92.93 14th 249 94.4%
2023 92.84 16th 260 93.8%
2024 92.09 18th 255 92.9%
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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 State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for McCants Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 693 301 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 999
1989 712 303 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1022
1990 728 316 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1049
1991 720 315 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1049
1992 684 334 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1028
1993 701 314 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1025
1994 729 308 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1045
1995 729 323 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1061
1996 729 323 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1061
1997 742 330 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1080
1998 746 310 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1071
1999 733 330 16 4 3 n/a n/a 0 1086
2000 721 332 10 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1067
2001 739 363 11 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1120
2002 754 420 18 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1200
2003 754 420 18 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1200
2004 774 431 21 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1236
2005 780 438 23 13 0 n/a n/a 4 1258
2006 789 420 32 27 0 n/a n/a 5 1273
2007 819 400 42 19 0 n/a n/a 0 1280
2008 853 402 44 30 0 n/a n/a 10 1339
2009 817 390 36 32 0 n/a n/a 11 1286
2010 823 421 20 33 0 n/a n/a 9 1306
2011 803 402 21 37 0 1 42 0 1306
2012 466 242 16 22 0 0 21 0 767
2013 410 202 20 26 1 0 22 0 681
2014 400 198 17 23 1 0 15 0 654
2015 412 214 20 24 0 1 6 0 677
2016 400 207 18 33 0 2 15 0 675
2017 394 190 27 37 1 1 13 0 663
2018 404 183 17 57 1 2 20 0 684
2019 383 154 22 55 0 1 26 0 641
2020 376 148 16 53 0 1 46 0 640
2021 376 155 19 32 0 0 42 0 624
2022 345 145 15 32 0 0 47 0 584
2023 316 152 13 33 1 0 48 0 563

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McCants Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 999 58.5 17.0 n/a
1989 1022 56.6 18.0 n/a
1990 1049 58.1 18.0 n/a
1991 1049 61.6 17.0 22.2
1992 1028 61.0 16.8 24.9
1993 1025 50.0 20.5 24.5
1994 1045 60.5 17.3 22.2
1995 1061 63.5 16.7 22.1
1996 1061 63.5 16.7 22.1
1997 1080 65.5 16.5 21.2
1998 1071 65.5 16.4 26.1
1999 1086 70.5 15.4 27.3
2000 1067 68.0 15.7 29.7
2001 1120 72.0 15.6 31.8
2002 1200 79.0 15.2 35.8
2003 1200 79.0 15.2 35.8
2004 1236 76.5 16.2 37.7
2005 1258 82.0 15.3 40
2006 1273 86.0 14.8 36.6
2007 1280 96.0 13.3 36
2008 1339 88.0 15.2 36.2
2009 1286 81.0 15.9 37.9
2010 1306 80.0 16.3 42.9
2011 1306 76.0 17.1 42.6
2012 767 53.5 14.3 46.9
2013 681 56.0 12.1 43.3
2014 654 54.0 12.1 47.4
2015 677 52.0 13.0 46.4
2016 675 49.0 13.7 46.5
2017 663 48.0 13.8 47.8
2018 684 49.0 13.9 47.7
2019 641 46.0 13.9 49.5
2020 640 49.0 13.0 46.4
2021 624 44.6 13.9 47.4
2022 584 44.1 13.2 47.6
2023 563 43.7 12.8 63.6

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 McCants Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 999 58.5 17.0 n/a
1989 1022 56.6 18.0 n/a
1990 1049 58.1 18.0 n/a
1991 1049 61.6 17.0 22.2
1992 1028 61.0 16.8 24.9
1993 1025 50.0 20.5 24.5
1994 1045 60.5 17.3 22.2
1995 1061 63.5 16.7 22.1
1996 1061 63.5 16.7 22.1
1997 1080 65.5 16.5 21.2
1998 1071 65.5 16.4 26.1
1999 1086 70.5 15.4 27.3
2000 1067 68.0 15.7 29.7
2001 1120 72.0 15.6 31.8
2002 1200 79.0 15.2 35.8
2003 1200 79.0 15.2 35.8
2004 1236 76.5 16.2 37.7
2005 1258 82.0 15.3 40
2006 1273 86.0 14.8 36.6
2007 1280 96.0 13.3 36
2008 1339 88.0 15.2 36.2
2009 1286 81.0 15.9 37.9
2010 1306 80.0 16.3 42.9
2011 1306 76.0 17.1 42.6
2012 767 53.5 14.3 46.9
2013 681 56.0 12.1 43.3
2014 654 54.0 12.1 47.4
2015 677 52.0 13.0 46.4
2016 675 49.0 13.7 46.5
2017 663 48.0 13.8 47.8
2018 684 49.0 13.9 47.7
2019 641 46.0 13.9 49.5
2020 640 49.0 13.0 46.4
2021 624 44.6 13.9 47.4
2022 584 44.1 13.2 47.6
2023 563 43.7 12.8 63.6

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 McCants 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 $451 (4.4%) $325 (3.2%) $776 (7.6%) $7,786 (76.3%) $1,637 (16.1%) $9,423 (92.4%) $10,199
2020 $488 (4.6%) $378 (3.6%) $866 (8.2%) $8,541 (80.6%) $1,187 (11.2%) $9,728 (91.8%) $10,594
2021 $497 (4.5%) $557 (5.1%) $1,055 (9.7%) $8,462 (77.4%) $1,409 (12.9%) $9,871 (90.3%) $10,926
2022 $636 (5.4%) $382 (3.2%) $1,018 (8.6%) $9,021 (76.4%) $1,771 (15.0%) $10,792 (91.4%) $11,810
2023 $764 (6.3%) $519 (4.3%) $1,282 (10.6%) $9,416 (78.1%) $1,358 (11.3%) $10,773 (89.4%) $12,055

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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 67th of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 34th of 325 Middle schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Science (McCants Middle)54.462.2
 7.8%
   6th Grade Science (Anderson 05)43.447.6
 4.2%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (McCants Middle)46.269.9
 23.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Anderson 05)38.259.3
 21.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (McCants Middle)58.258
 0.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Anderson 05)47.448.6
 1.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (McCants Middle)58.165.7
 7.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Anderson 05)47.352.3
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (McCants Middle)55.159.4
 4.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Anderson 05)43.539.7
 3.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (McCants Middle)5366.5
 13.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Anderson 05)45.158.6
 13.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (McCants Middle)53.547.7
 5.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Anderson 05)42.640.3
 2.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (McCants Middle)10098.9
 1.1%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Anderson 05)6573.3
 8.3%
   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 Students641563
 12.2%
African American154152
 1.3%
American Indian01
Asian2213
 40.9%
Hispanic5533
 40%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White383316
 17.5%
Two or More Races2648
 84.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.5%63.6%
 14.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about McCants Middle

Students who attend McCants Middle usually go on to attend T. L. Hanna High

Yes. McCants Middle ranks in the top 7.7% of South Carolina middle schools.

Students at McCants Middle are 56% White, 27% African American, 9% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 563 students attended McCants Middle.


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