Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle

Summary:

Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle is a public middle school in Johnston, South Carolina, serving 387 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Edgefield 01 school district, which is ranked 50 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student compared to nearby schools, Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle consistently underperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.75% to 87.6% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools. This suggests that the school serves a population facing significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the academic performance gaps.

In comparison, nearby schools such as Merriwether Middle and Tall Pines STEM Academy demonstrate higher academic performance and more favorable student demographics, indicating that Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle may benefit from learning from the practices and strategies employed at these higher-performing schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1095 Columbia Road
       Johnston, SC  29832


(803) 275-1997

District: Edgefield 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
213th of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,436 Help


Students who attend Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle usually attend:

High:    Strom Thurmond High

Feeder schools for Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle:

Elementary:    Douglas Elementary
    Johnston Elementary
    W. E. Parker Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  390

Racial breakdown:

African American:
49.2%
White:
32.8%
Hispanic:
10.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle ranks worse than 65.5% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.11. (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: African American (49.2%), White (32.8%), Hispanic (10.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle is 12.5. (See more...)
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Compare Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle employs 31 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle is $13,436.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle 213th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Edgefield 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Edgefield 01 50th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle

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Rank History for all students at Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 44.31 140th 225 37.8%
2004 49.30 130th 230 43.5%
2005 44.18 135th 230 41.3%
2006 42.62 148th 231 35.9%
2007 56.27 124th 236 47.5%
2008 49.53 143rd 244 41.4%
2009 47.19 148th 249 40.6%
2010 35.41 195th 261 25.3%
2011 35.43 195th 269 27.5%
2012 45.48 164th 271 39.5%
2013 41.35 179th 276 35.1%
2014 34.81 205th 291 29.6%
2015 32.59 215th 301 28.6%
2016 35.48 203rd 303 33.0%
2017 42.63 183rd 317 42.3%
2018 43.42 166th 303 45.2%
2019 40.38 187th 315 40.6%
2021 28.93 220th 311 29.3%
2022 33.73 205th 310 33.9%
2023 28.93 229th 325 29.5%
2024 33.11 213th 325 34.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.75 167th 280 40.4%
2019 39.37 176th 289 39.1%
2021 23.35 226th 288 21.5%
2022 26.35 223rd 300 25.7%
2023 31.51 220th 313 29.7%
2024 34.49 200th 307 34.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.32 151st 281 46.3%
2019 39.96 183rd 296 38.2%
2021 27.16 205th 279 26.5%
2022 34.72 191st 290 34.1%
2023 32.03 207th 299 30.8%
2024 41.00 162nd 294 44.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.88 175th 194 9.8%
2019 19.91 178th 195 8.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.46 171st 284 39.8%
2019 41.26 176th 296 40.5%
2021 29.61 195th 279 30.1%
2022 31.15 202nd 292 30.8%
2023 25.08 227th 303 25.1%
2024 25.45 220th 294 25.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.27 110th 237 53.6%
2019 41.81 139th 252 44.8%
2021 23.04 204th 235 13.2%
2022 21.95 218th 249 12.4%
2023 25.66 203rd 253 19.8%
2024 32.14 178th 248 28.2%
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Rank History for White students at Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.71 115th 250 54.0%
2019 47.68 134th 258 48.1%
2021 39.28 147th 244 39.8%
2022 51.23 117th 249 53.0%
2023 33.76 171st 260 34.2%
2024 42.01 151st 255 40.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 686 686
1995 205 479 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 687
1996 205 479 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 687
1997 201 450 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 655
1998 184 454 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 643
1999 195 473 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 675
2000 200 462 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 668
2001 208 439 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 655
2002 192 411 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2003 192 411 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2004 177 400 1 13 0 n/a n/a 1 592
2005 194 398 1 15 0 n/a n/a 2 610
2006 195 380 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 594
2007 177 365 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2008 186 327 2 16 0 n/a n/a 1 532
2009 188 306 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2010 181 288 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2011 162 300 0 21 0 0 14 0 497
2012 166 308 0 17 1 0 13 0 505
2013 178 296 0 18 0 0 12 0 504
2014 189 280 0 24 0 0 14 0 507
2015 186 258 4 28 2 0 13 0 491
2016 185 251 4 27 0 0 12 0 479
2017 195 252 6 27 0 0 17 0 497
2018 193 249 6 25 0 0 19 0 492
2019 193 234 5 35 0 0 16 0 483
2020 171 221 3 39 0 2 16 0 452
2021 159 224 1 40 0 2 15 0 441
2022 148 208 0 33 0 3 16 0 408
2023 134 196 2 34 0 1 20 0 387
2024 128 192 1 41 0 1 27 0 390

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 Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 686 40.0 17.1 66.5
1995 687 45.0 15.3 59
1996 687 45.0 15.3 59
1997 655 44.0 14.9 60.9
1998 643 46.0 14.0 64.2
1999 675 45.0 15.0 68.4
2000 668 45.0 14.8 65
2001 655 47.0 13.9 66.9
2002 617 46.0 13.4 67.6
2003 617 46.0 13.4 67.6
2004 592 45.0 13.2 72.9
2005 610 46.0 13.3 72.2
2006 594 45.0 13.2 73.2
2007 563 60.0 9.4 74.8
2008 532 43.0 12.4 99.6
2009 514 42.0 12.2 74.1
2010 486 31.0 15.6 76.1
2011 497 31.0 16.0 74.2
2012 505 30.5 16.5 77
2013 504 35.0 14.4 73.4
2014 507 36.5 13.8 72.6
2015 491 35.0 14.0 68
2016 479 34.0 14.0 67.8
2017 497 36.0 13.8 100
2018 492 35.7 13.7 100
2019 483 36.5 13.2 66.7
2020 452 36.5 12.3 99.3
2021 441 36.3 12.1 70.7
2022 408 35.0 11.6 71.3
2023 387 32.8 11.7 87.6
2024 390 31.0 12.5 79

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 Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 686 40.0 17.1 66.5
1995 687 45.0 15.3 59
1996 687 45.0 15.3 59
1997 655 44.0 14.9 60.9
1998 643 46.0 14.0 64.2
1999 675 45.0 15.0 68.4
2000 668 45.0 14.8 65
2001 655 47.0 13.9 66.9
2002 617 46.0 13.4 67.6
2003 617 46.0 13.4 67.6
2004 592 45.0 13.2 72.9
2005 610 46.0 13.3 72.2
2006 594 45.0 13.2 73.2
2007 563 60.0 9.4 74.8
2008 532 43.0 12.4 99.6
2009 514 42.0 12.2 74.1
2010 486 31.0 15.6 76.1
2011 497 31.0 16.0 74.2
2012 505 30.5 16.5 77
2013 504 35.0 14.4 73.4
2014 507 36.5 13.8 72.6
2015 491 35.0 14.0 68
2016 479 34.0 14.0 67.8
2017 497 36.0 13.8 100
2018 492 35.7 13.7 100
2019 483 36.5 13.2 66.7
2020 452 36.5 12.3 99.3
2021 441 36.3 12.1 70.7
2022 408 35.0 11.6 71.3
2023 387 32.8 11.7 87.6
2024 390 31.0 12.5 79

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton 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 $684 (6.8%) $427 (4.2%) $1,111 (11.0%) $7,457 (74.1%) $1,498 (14.9%) $8,955 (89.0%) $10,066
2020 $631 (6.0%) $427 (4.1%) $1,058 (10.1%) $7,949 (75.7%) $1,490 (14.2%) $9,438 (89.9%) $10,496
2021 $625 (5.4%) $485 (4.2%) $1,110 (9.6%) $9,008 (78.1%) $1,424 (12.3%) $10,432 (90.4%) $11,541
2022 $1,105 (9.2%) $588 (4.9%) $1,693 (14.2%) $9,043 (75.7%) $1,212 (10.1%) $10,255 (85.8%) $11,948
2023 $1,165 (8.7%) $1,263 (9.4%) $2,429 (18.1%) $9,699 (72.2%) $1,308 (9.7%) $11,007 (81.9%) $13,436

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 187th of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 229th of 325 Middle schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle)41.731.8
 9.9%
   6th Grade Science (Edgefield 01)4633.2
 12.8%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle)34.747
 12.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Edgefield 01)38.349.2
 10.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle)4126.9
 14.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Edgefield 01)43.130.3
 12.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle)36.936
 0.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Edgefield 01)4243.4
 1.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle)33.226.4
 6.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Edgefield 01)37.225.5
 11.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle)43.532.4
 11.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Edgefield 01)44.145.5
 1.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle)26.510.5
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Edgefield 01)31.225
 6.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle)92.485.7
 6.7%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Edgefield 01)68.656
 12.6%
   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 Students483387
 19.9%
African American234196
 16.2%
American Indian00
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic3534
 2.9%
Pacific Islander01
White193134
 30.6%
Two or More Races1620
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.7%87.6%
 20.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle

Students at Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle are 49% African American, 33% White, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle ranks 213th of 325 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle usually go on to attend Strom Thurmond High

In the 2023-24 school year, 390 students attended Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle.


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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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