How many students attend Waccamaw Intermediate?

In the 2022-23 school year, 420 students attended Waccamaw Intermediate.

What is the racial makeup of Waccamaw Intermediate?

Students at Waccamaw Intermediate are 73% White, 18% African American, 7% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Waccamaw Intermediate attend?

Students who attend Waccamaw Intermediate usually go on to attend Waccamaw High

Waccamaw Intermediate

Summary:

Waccamaw Intermediate is a public middle school in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, serving 420 students in grades 4-6. It is part of the Georgetown 01 school district, which is ranked 44 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waccamaw Intermediate consistently outperforms the Georgetown 01 district and the state of South Carolina in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 74.2% of 4th graders, 78% of 5th graders, and 72.8% of 6th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 51.4%, 47.4%, and 47.3%, respectively, and the state's 57.2%, 55.7%, and 53.7%. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with a majority of white students and smaller percentages of African American and Hispanic students, in contrast to the more diverse nearby schools like Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy and Georgetown Middle.

Waccamaw Intermediate has seen significant fluctuations in its free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 31.63% in 2020-2021 to 97.33% in 2021-2022, and 43.1% in 2022-2023. This variability is noteworthy compared to the nearby schools, which have maintained higher and more consistent free/reduced lunch rates. Additionally, the school's per-student spending has steadily increased, from $9,891 in 2019-2020 to $12,898 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district average. The close proximity of Waccamaw Intermediate to Waccamaw Middle, another high-performing middle school in the district, may contribute to their strong academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 4-6

320 Wildcat Way
Pawleys Island, SC 29585

(843) 237-7071

District: Georgetown 01

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,898

Students who attend Waccamaw Intermediate usually attend:

High:

Waccamaw High

Feeder schools for Waccamaw Intermediate:

Elementary:

Waccamaw Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 420

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.9%

African American:

18.3%

Hispanic:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Waccamaw Intermediate ranks better than 91.2% of elementary schools in South Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.73. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.9%), African American (18.3%), Hispanic (6.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waccamaw Intermediate is 16.1, which is the highest among 5 middle schools in the Georgetown 01 School District! (See more...)

Compare Waccamaw Intermediate employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waccamaw Intermediate is $12,898. 2 middle schools in the Georgetown 01 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waccamaw Intermediate:

SchoolDigger ranks Waccamaw Intermediate 56^th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Waccamaw Intermediate in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Georgetown 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Georgetown 01 44^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Waccamaw Intermediate

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Rank History for all students at Waccamaw Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2010	86.32	45^th	589	92.4%
2011	83.40	64^th	597	89.3%
2012	78.70	97^th	594	83.7%
2013	78.90	98^th	599	83.6%
2014	81.72	76^th	630	87.9%
2015	84.81	65^th	638	89.8%
2016	79.38	105^th	619	83.0%
2017	81.47	101^st	639	84.2%
2018	83.66	88^th	624	85.9%
2019	82.33	99^th	643	84.6%
2021	82.35	98^th	622	84.2%
2022	86.00	83^rd	625	86.7%
2023	85.53	86^th	644	86.6%
2024	89.73	56^th	638	91.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waccamaw Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	75.04	120^th	588	79.6%
2019	76.56	102^nd	600	83.0%
2021	77.52	103^rd	580	82.2%
2022	72.72	137^th	600	77.2%
2023	74.58	132^nd	608	78.3%
2024	85.66	57^th	599	90.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Waccamaw Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	83.20	81^st	570	85.8%
2019	81.40	90^th	588	84.7%
2021	80.54	97^th	554	82.5%
2022	82.10	98^th	573	82.9%
2023	86.13	77^th	580	86.7%
2024	88.88	45^th	565	92.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Waccamaw Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	60.03	47^th	161	70.8%
2019	82.37	22^nd	189	88.4%
2021	80.27	15^th	122	87.7%
2023	56.31	62^nd	174	64.4%
2024	94.13	3^rd	143	97.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Waccamaw Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	57.96	90^th	147	38.8%
2022	61.93	65^th	109	40.4%
2023	73.55	7^th	105	93.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Waccamaw Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	82.23	91^st	571	84.1%
2019	81.21	96^th	590	83.7%
2021	80.40	96^th	561	82.9%
2022	86.97	65^th	579	88.8%
2023	80.79	98^th	582	83.2%
2024	86.72	64^th	568	88.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Waccamaw Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	56.82	155^th	412	62.4%
2019	70.43	94^th	421	77.7%
2021	70.83	67^th	350	80.9%
2022	62.17	118^th	393	70.0%
2023	50.32	183^rd	394	53.6%
2024	58.39	130^th	369	64.8%

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Rank History for White students at Waccamaw Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	79.59	81^st	457	82.3%
2019	76.15	94^th	472	80.1%
2021	78.15	81^st	439	81.5%
2022	81.16	71^st	455	84.4%
2023	80.22	77^th	463	83.4%
2024	86.22	38^th	441	91.4%

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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.

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, November 1, 2011

My son has attended Waccamaw Intermediate for the past 2 years. He loves it and so do I. The staff is very involved and passionate about the education that my son is receiving at the school. They are always there to help with any questions or concerns. My son has become very involved in school takes advantage of all of the learning activities they offer. As a Parent the staff keeps in informed and updated with anything concerning events at the school. Would recommend this school for anyone with children in 4th-6th grade. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Waccamaw Intermediate

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	413	100	7	15	2	n/a	n/a	1	538
2010	443	97	6	15	2	n/a	n/a	1	564
2011	447	103	5	16	0	0	4	0	575
2012	480	111	1	17	0	0	7	0	616
2013	437	110	3	7	0	1	3	0	561
2014	423	128	3	12	1	1	2	0	570
2015	400	95	4	14	3	2	2	0	520
2016	418	102	2	10	1	1	4	0	538
2017	425	101	4	10	1	1	2	0	544
2018	385	121	6	11	2	0	1	0	526
2019	341	108	4	15	3	0	2	0	473
2020	335	107	3	14	0	1	3	0	463
2021	294	91	3	23	0	0	0	0	411
2022	304	80	1	27	0	0	0	0	412
2023	306	77	3	29	1	0	4	0	420

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 Waccamaw Intermediate

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	538	5.0	107.6	29.6
2010	564	32.5	17.3	28.4
2011	575	36.0	15.9	32.5
2012	616	35.5	17.3	33.8
2013	561	36.5	15.3	36.5
2014	570	36.4	15.6	35.4
2015	520	32.0	16.2	36
2016	538	32.0	16.8	31.4
2017	544	32.0	17.0	53.3
2018	526	30.0	17.5	33.5
2019	473	28.0	16.8	27.1
2020	463	28.0	16.5	49.2
2021	411	27.9	14.7	31.6
2022	412	27.0	15.2	97.3
2023	420	26.0	16.1	43.1

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 Waccamaw Intermediate

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	538	5.0	107.6	29.6
2010	564	32.5	17.3	28.4
2011	575	36.0	15.9	32.5
2012	616	35.5	17.3	33.8
2013	561	36.5	15.3	36.5
2014	570	36.4	15.6	35.4
2015	520	32.0	16.2	36
2016	538	32.0	16.8	31.4
2017	544	32.0	17.0	53.3
2018	526	30.0	17.5	33.5
2019	473	28.0	16.8	27.1
2020	463	28.0	16.5	49.2
2021	411	27.9	14.7	31.6
2022	412	27.0	15.2	97.3
2023	420	26.0	16.1	43.1

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 Waccamaw Intermediate

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$403 (4.2%)	$160 (1.7%)	$563 (5.8%)	$8,114 (84.2%)	$965 (10.0%)	$9,079 (94.2%)	$9,642
2020	$430 (4.3%)	$196 (2.0%)	$626 (6.3%)	$8,569 (86.6%)	$696 (7.0%)	$9,265 (93.7%)	$9,891
2021	$505 (4.5%)	$218 (2.0%)	$723 (6.5%)	$9,296 (83.5%)	$1,116 (10.0%)	$10,413 (93.5%)	$11,136
2022	$490 (3.9%)	$1,048 (8.3%)	$1,538 (12.2%)	$10,123 (80.0%)	$988 (7.8%)	$11,111 (87.8%)	$12,649
2023	$1,186 (9.2%)	$669 (5.2%)	$1,855 (14.4%)	$9,922 (76.9%)	$1,121 (8.7%)	$11,043 (85.6%)	$12,898

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waccamaw Intermediate

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 99^th of 643 Elementary schools	Ranks 86^th of 644 Elementary schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Science (Waccamaw Intermediate)	69.1	66.4	2.7%
4th Grade Science (Georgetown 01)	40.9	35.9	5%
4th Grade Science (South Carolina)	52	46.6	5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Waccamaw Intermediate)	69.8	76.6	6.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgetown 01)	46	49.9	3.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	51.3	57.2	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Waccamaw Intermediate)	54	61.7	7.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgetown 01)	41.8	40.1	1.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	50.5	47	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Waccamaw Intermediate)	54.4	65.3	10.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgetown 01)	31.6	46.4	14.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	41	55.2	14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Waccamaw Intermediate)	48.3	62.5	14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgetown 01)	32.9	36.9	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	45.4	44.6	0.8%
6th Grade Science (Waccamaw Intermediate)	64.6	59.9	4.7%
6th Grade Science (Georgetown 01)	39.6	31.7	7.9%
6th Grade Science (South Carolina)	47.1	43	4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Waccamaw Intermediate)	64.1	69.8	5.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgetown 01)	39.2	41.3	2.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	41.1	53.4	12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Waccamaw Intermediate)	68.2	60.5	7.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgetown 01)	39.3	28.9	10.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	43.9	36.7	7.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	473	420	11.2%
African American	108	77	28.7%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	15	29	93.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	341	306	10.3%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.1%	43.1%	16%

Schools Near Waccamaw Intermediate

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)					SC READY Mathematics (2024)					EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Waccamaw Intermediate	Public	4-6	320 Wildcat Way	Pawleys Island	29585	Georgetown County	Georgetown 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 237-7071	420	26	16.1	43.1%	306 (72.9%)	77 (18.3%)	29 (6.9%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)								(n/a)	74.2	78.0	72.8			68.5	73.6	58.4				$12,898	$1,186	$669	$1,855	$9,922	$1,121	$11,043
Waccamaw Middle	Public	7-8	247 Wildcat Way	Pawleys Island	29585	Georgetown County	Georgetown 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 237-0106	343	23	14.8	42.3%	257 (74.9%)	61 (17.8%)	18 (5.2%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	94.2	18^th of 325 public middle schools	94.5%		89.3	26^th of 325 public middle schools	92.0%	8				67.9	72.7				58.4	68.2	100.0	$13,715	$2,161	$733	$2,894	$9,157	$1,664	$10,821
St. James Middle	Public	6-8	9775 St. James Road	Myrtle Beach	29588	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 650-5543	920	56	16.5	59.1%	672 (73.0%)	60 (6.5%)	109 (11.8%)	15 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	61 (6.6%)	81	55^th of 325 public middle schools	83.1%		84	47^th of 325 public middle schools	85.5%	8				60.2	65.5				44.8	42.3	97.9	$11,094	$702	$969	$1,671	$8,328	$1,095	$9,423
St. James Intermediate	Public	5-6	9641 Scipio Lane	Myrtle Beach	29588	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 903-6005	861	52	16.5	61.7%	637 (74.0%)	50 (5.8%)	108 (12.5%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (6.6%)								(n/a)		69.3	71.8				56.2	55.9				$11,498	$871	$1,042	$1,913	$8,665	$920	$9,585
Georgetown Middle	Public	6-8	2400 Authuan Maybank Drive	Georgetown	29440	Georgetown County	Georgetown 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 527-4495	712	47	15.1	100.0%	278 (39.0%)	328 (46.1%)	90 (12.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	12 (1.7%)	20.8	258^th of 325 public middle schools	20.6%		15.5	279^th of 325 public middle schools	14.2%	21			36.2	31.6	36.9			22.1	15.6	15.5	97.5	$12,049	$1,723	$771	$2,495	$8,509	$1,045	$9,555
Socastee Middle	Public	6-8	151 Sheffield Road	Myrtle Beach	29588	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 903-6051	558	36	15.5	64.5%	387 (69.4%)	49 (8.8%)	65 (11.6%)	14 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.1%)	36 (6.5%)	88.6	33^rd of 325 public middle schools	89.8%		89.6	25^th of 325 public middle schools	92.3%	8			69.2	68.7	64.7			52.9	62.2	49.7	100.0	$12,305	$1,082	$917	$1,998	$9,294	$1,013	$10,307
Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy	Public	6-8	13000 Choppee Road	Hemingway	29554	Williamsburg County	Georgetown 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 545-0918	270	18	15.0	100.0%	93 (34.4%)	168 (62.2%)	5 (1.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	22.4	251^st of 325 public middle schools	22.8%		14.2	287^th of 325 public middle schools	11.7%	36			48.2	17.7	31.4			18.8	5.9	26.1	96.3	$14,773	$2,038	$1,280	$3,318	$9,850	$1,605	$11,455
Forestbrook Middle	Public	6-8	4430 Gator Lane	Myrtle Beach	29588	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 236-7300	829	52	15.9	73.6%	460 (55.5%)	59 (7.1%)	233 (28.1%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (8.2%)	65.8	95^th of 325 public middle schools	70.8%		68.1	89^th of 325 public middle schools	72.6%	6			58.4	54.6	50.1			45.3	38.8	36.6	100.0	$12,088	$897	$1,057	$1,954	$8,930	$1,204	$10,134

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