Dillon Middle

Summary:

Dillon Middle is a public middle school located in Dillon, South Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 666 students. The school is part of the Dillon 04 school district, which is ranked 66 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dillon Middle faces significant challenges in terms of student achievement, with consistently low test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. The school has a predominantly African American student population (66.52%), which is significantly higher than the state average of 53.7% for middle schools. Only 34.8% to 35.6% of Dillon Middle students are proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 50.2% to 53.7%. The school's math proficiency rates are even lower, ranging from 11.3% to 21.4%, compared to the state averages of 30.2% to 38.4%. Additionally, Dillon Middle has a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating that all students come from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Interestingly, Dillon Middle's performance is significantly lower than the nearby schools of Blenheim Middle School of Discovery, Johnakin Middle, and Palmetto Middle, which are all located in neighboring districts. These schools have similar demographics but perform better on standardized tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 20.4% to 35.5% in English Language Arts and 5.3% to 9.3% in Mathematics. Dillon Middle's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past several years, from 230th out of 303 middle schools in 2017-2018 to 260th out of 325 middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1803 Joan Drive
       Dillon, SC  29536


(843) 774-1212

District: Dillon 04

SchoolDigger Rank:
260th of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,631 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  666

Racial breakdown:

African American:
66.5%
White:
18.8%
Hispanic:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Dillon Middle ranks worse than 80% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.86. (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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dillon Middle is $10,631.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dillon Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Dillon Middle 260th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Dillon Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Dillon 04:

SchoolDigger ranks Dillon 04 66th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dillon Middle

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Rank History for all students at Dillon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 19.91 254th 301 15.6%
2016 17.10 262nd 303 13.5%
2017 19.40 264th 317 16.7%
2018 25.22 230th 303 24.1%
2019 24.23 248th 315 21.3%
2021 15.70 264th 311 15.1%
2022 18.99 245th 310 21.0%
2023 23.52 251st 325 22.8%
2024 19.86 260th 325 20.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dillon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.12 181st 280 35.4%
2019 37.74 183rd 289 36.7%
2021 21.97 234th 288 18.8%
2022 27.77 219th 300 27.0%
2023 33.71 210th 313 32.9%
2024 25.17 240th 307 21.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Dillon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.61 218th 281 22.4%
2019 24.01 235th 296 20.6%
2021 15.72 239th 279 14.3%
2022 19.76 236th 290 18.6%
2023 26.98 225th 299 24.7%
2024 21.83 232nd 294 21.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Dillon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.58 30th 194 84.5%
2022 11.03 182nd 183 0.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Dillon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.79 217th 284 23.6%
2019 24.91 232nd 296 21.6%
2021 15.26 241st 279 13.6%
2022 17.73 243rd 292 16.8%
2023 19.36 246th 303 18.8%
2024 17.87 248th 294 15.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Dillon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.78 139th 237 41.4%
2019 41.49 140th 252 44.4%
2021 32.78 162nd 235 31.1%
2022 36.85 154th 249 38.2%
2023 40.05 148th 253 41.5%
2024 33.62 173rd 248 30.2%
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Rank History for White students at Dillon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.46 172nd 250 31.2%
2019 23.66 206th 258 20.2%
2021 9.38 229th 244 6.1%
2022 13.14 223rd 249 10.4%
2023 16.86 226th 260 13.1%
2024 12.79 234th 255 8.2%
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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 Dillon Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 177 469 1 28 23 1 21 0 720
2014 171 483 0 32 23 1 29 0 739
2015 177 487 1 27 25 2 28 0 747
2016 175 487 0 40 22 2 27 0 753
2017 171 475 0 34 24 0 29 2 735
2018 171 446 2 34 18 1 32 0 704
2019 162 446 1 35 18 1 29 0 692
2020 159 472 1 51 15 0 34 0 732
2021 140 485 3 52 18 0 30 0 728
2022 130 471 2 46 16 0 28 0 693
2023 125 443 2 41 15 0 40 0 666

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 Dillon Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 720 40.0 18.0 88.6
2014 739 39.0 18.9 92.8
2015 747 41.0 18.2 91.4
2016 753 41.0 18.3 99.5
2017 735 40.0 18.3 100
2018 704 42.0 16.7 100
2019 692 39.0 17.7 100
2020 732 42.0 17.4 100
2021 728 42.0 17.3 100
2022 693 41.0 16.9 100
2023 666 38.0 17.5 100

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 Dillon Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 720 40.0 18.0 88.6
2014 739 39.0 18.9 92.8
2015 747 41.0 18.2 91.4
2016 753 41.0 18.3 99.5
2017 735 40.0 18.3 100
2018 704 42.0 16.7 100
2019 692 39.0 17.7 100
2020 732 42.0 17.4 100
2021 728 42.0 17.3 100
2022 693 41.0 16.9 100
2023 666 38.0 17.5 100

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 Dillon 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 $928 (10.7%) $811 (9.3%) $1,739 (20.0%) $5,920 (68.1%) $1,036 (11.9%) $6,956 (80.0%) $8,695
2020 $836 (9.5%) $641 (7.3%) $1,477 (16.8%) $6,082 (69.1%) $1,244 (14.1%) $7,326 (83.2%) $8,803
2021 $822 (8.7%) $609 (6.5%) $1,431 (15.2%) $6,252 (66.5%) $1,721 (18.3%) $7,973 (84.8%) $9,404
2022 $1,157 (11.9%) $1,056 (10.8%) $2,213 (22.7%) $6,402 (65.7%) $1,127 (11.6%) $7,529 (77.3%) $9,742
2023 $1,057 (9.9%) $1,475 (13.9%) $2,532 (23.8%) $6,834 (64.3%) $1,265 (11.9%) $8,099 (76.2%) $10,631

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dillon 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 248th of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 251st of 325 Middle schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Dillon Middle)23.723.2
 0.5%
   6th Grade Science (Dillon 04)27.929.2
 1.3%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dillon Middle)20.840.1
 19.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Dillon 04)24.540.7
 16.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dillon Middle)19.227.1
 7.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dillon 04)22.529.7
 7.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dillon Middle)33.528.9
 4.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Dillon 04)3332
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dillon Middle)15.16.9
 8.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Dillon 04)18.88.6
 10.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dillon Middle)36.336.5
 0.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Dillon 04)34.539.4
 4.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dillon Middle)42.225.3
 16.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Dillon 04)34.223.5
 10.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Dillon Middle)96.196.2
 0.1%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Dillon 04)55.659.9
 4.3%
   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 Students692666
 3.8%
African American446443
 0.7%
American Indian1815
 16.7%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic3541
 17.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White162125
 22.8%
Two or More Races2940
 37.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dillon Middle

Dillon Middle ranks in the bottom 20.0% of South Carolina middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 666 students attended Dillon Middle.

Students at Dillon Middle are 67% African American, 19% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.


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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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