Greenville Middle Academy

Summary:

Greenville Middle Academy is a public middle school in Greenville, South Carolina, serving 775 students in grades 6-8. This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, diverse student population, and strong support for student subgroups.

Greenville Middle Academy consistently ranks among the top 60 middle schools in South Carolina, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on state assessments, such as SC READY and EOCEP, significantly exceeds the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts. For example, in 2023-2024, 64.2% of 8th-grade students scored proficient or better on the SC READY assessment, compared to the district and state averages. The school's diverse student population, with 48.77% White, 25.42% African American, and 17.81% Hispanic students, is notable compared to nearby schools that tend to have a higher concentration of either White or minority students. Greenville Middle Academy also excels in supporting the academic growth of specific student subgroups, such as White students and students with disabilities, who rank among the top schools in the state.

Greenville Middle Academy's strong performance is further highlighted by its relatively high per-student spending of $10,692 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district and state averages. This investment in resources may contribute to the school's academic success and its ability to serve a diverse student population, including a high percentage (63.23% in 2022-2023) of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. When compared to nearby schools within the Greenville 01 School District, Greenville Middle Academy generally outperforms its peers on state assessments and has a higher statewide ranking, though some nearby schools, such as League Academy and Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle, also demonstrate strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 339 Lowndes Avenue
       Greenville, SC  29607


(864) 355-5600

District: Greenville 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
60th of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,692 Help


Students who attend Greenville Middle Academy usually attend:

High:    Eastside High

Feeder schools for Greenville Middle Academy:

Elementary:    East North Street Academy
    Mitchell Road Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  750

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.9%
African American:
26.9%
Hispanic:
19.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.5% Help


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Compare Details Greenville Middle Academy ranks better than 81.5% of middle schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 8th among 20 ranked middle schools in the Greenville 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.19. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Greenville Middle Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.9%), African American (26.9%), Hispanic (19.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Greenville Middle Academy is 13.8, which is the 4th best among 20 middle schools in the Greenville 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Greenville Middle Academy is $10,692, which is the 9th highest among 20 middle schools in the Greenville 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Greenville Middle Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenville Middle Academy 60th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Greenville Middle Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Greenville 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenville 01 14th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Greenville Middle Academy

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Rank History for all students at Greenville Middle Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 80.09 39th 225 82.7%
2004 80.86 37th 230 83.9%
2005 70.67 67th 230 70.9%
2006 73.72 67th 231 71.0%
2007 73.14 58th 236 75.4%
2008 73.31 62nd 244 74.6%
2009 77.38 47th 249 81.1%
2010 76.82 49th 261 81.2%
2011 78.28 49th 269 81.8%
2012 79.48 39th 271 85.6%
2013 81.73 38th 276 86.2%
2014 83.95 35th 291 88.0%
2015 87.88 26th 301 91.4%
2016 83.94 39th 303 87.1%
2017 77.23 59th 317 81.4%
2018 70.94 75th 303 75.2%
2019 80.41 52nd 315 83.5%
2021 81.29 52nd 311 83.3%
2022 77.90 60th 310 80.6%
2023 81.51 56th 325 82.8%
2024 79.19 60th 325 81.5%
See the entire list of South Carolina Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Greenville Middle Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.30 44th 93 52.7%
2019 53.31 45th 117 61.5%
2021 68.82 19th 87 78.2%
2022 64.52 27th 97 72.2%
2023 52.72 36th 95 62.1%
2024 61.36 28th 105 73.3%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Greenville Middle Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.51 141st 280 49.6%
2019 63.71 79th 289 72.7%
2021 74.28 57th 288 80.2%
2022 70.47 68th 300 77.3%
2023 76.22 58th 313 81.5%
2024 66.02 73rd 307 76.2%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Greenville Middle Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.09 69th 281 75.4%
2019 83.87 44th 296 85.1%
2021 81.74 44th 279 84.2%
2022 79.68 53rd 290 81.7%
2023 79.52 54th 299 81.9%
2024 80.17 50th 294 83.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Greenville Middle Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.11 74th 194 61.9%
2019 57.60 55th 195 71.8%
2021 64.54 31st 164 81.1%
2022 64.95 37th 183 79.8%
2023 67.49 37th 187 80.2%
2024 77.91 17th 177 90.4%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Greenville Middle Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.76 47th 179 73.7%
2022 72.80 42nd 182 76.9%
2023 72.03 51st 185 72.4%
2024 75.59 32nd 183 82.5%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Greenville Middle Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.51 82nd 284 71.1%
2019 75.84 62nd 296 79.1%
2021 79.28 51st 279 81.7%
2022 74.30 66th 292 77.4%
2023 82.05 50th 303 83.5%
2024 75.03 60th 294 79.6%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Greenville Middle Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.71 170th 237 28.3%
2019 37.43 156th 252 38.1%
2021 61.47 62nd 235 73.6%
2022 45.94 121st 249 51.4%
2023 53.80 99th 253 60.9%
2024 57.22 82nd 248 66.9%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Greenville Middle Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.52 52nd 123 57.7%
2019 66.25 43rd 139 69.1%
2021 64.21 31st 111 72.1%
2022 57.43 51st 129 60.5%
2023 60.06 44th 141 68.8%
2024 60.35 49th 144 66.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Greenville Middle Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.03 32nd 250 87.2%
2019 91.92 19th 258 92.6%
2021 88.97 23rd 244 90.6%
2022 89.94 17th 249 93.2%
2023 94.15 11th 260 95.8%
2024 92.83 15th 255 94.1%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for White Students!

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 Greenville Middle Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 529 238 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 779
1989 565 275 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 853
1990 547 226 17 0 0 n/a n/a 0 790
1991 543 213 17 0 0 n/a n/a 0 773
1992 488 205 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1993 455 213 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 684
1994 454 220 11 13 0 n/a n/a 0 698
1995 423 206 18 11 0 n/a n/a 0 658
1996 423 206 18 11 0 n/a n/a 0 658
1997 406 221 16 14 2 n/a n/a 0 659
1998 377 232 17 23 1 n/a n/a 0 650
1999 382 248 12 14 2 n/a n/a 0 658
2000 417 219 8 27 1 n/a n/a 0 672
2001 421 203 15 37 2 n/a n/a 0 678
2002 474 240 21 50 0 n/a n/a 1 786
2003 474 240 21 50 0 n/a n/a 1 786
2004 507 241 15 60 1 n/a n/a 1 825
2005 476 258 13 81 1 n/a n/a 5 834
2006 440 223 18 80 0 n/a n/a 2 763
2007 352 209 14 75 0 n/a n/a 0 650
2008 332 200 15 87 0 n/a n/a 5 639
2009 390 212 14 82 0 n/a n/a 6 704
2010 444 221 14 81 0 n/a n/a 6 766
2011 483 222 18 84 0 1 22 0 830
2012 471 208 18 88 0 1 27 0 813
2013 471 201 25 98 1 0 31 0 827
2014 473 192 23 87 3 0 26 0 804
2015 446 184 19 107 0 1 34 0 791
2016 461 178 21 115 2 1 33 0 811
2017 446 186 26 123 3 2 38 0 824
2018 438 188 19 141 7 5 34 0 832
2019 444 207 15 151 8 1 38 0 864
2020 435 214 10 152 7 3 35 0 856
2021 407 192 10 136 5 4 42 0 796
2022 401 196 12 143 1 1 44 0 798
2023 378 197 11 138 0 2 49 0 775
2024 359 202 8 143 2 3 33 0 750

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 Greenville Middle Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 779 44.5 17.5 n/a
1989 853 48.6 17.5 n/a
1990 790 46.0 17.1 n/a
1991 773 45.9 16.8 19.7
1992 704 41.6 16.9 22.7
1993 684 41.0 16.7 23.7
1994 698 40.0 17.4 23.5
1995 658 41.0 16.0 17.2
1996 658 41.0 16.0 17.2
1997 659 39.0 16.9 27.2
1998 650 39.0 16.7 29.1
1999 658 41.5 15.9 30.9
2000 672 40.5 16.6 30.1
2001 678 41.5 16.3 32.3
2002 786 45.0 17.5 33.8
2003 786 45.0 17.5 33.8
2004 825 41.5 19.9 33.7
2005 834 46.0 18.1 40.7
2006 763 48.0 15.9 36.3
2007 650 62.5 10.4 38.3
2008 639 45.5 14.0 40.1
2009 704 46.5 15.1 41.4
2010 766 49.3 15.5 42.8
2011 830 47.5 17.4 43.3
2012 813 49.5 16.4 42.6
2013 827 49.0 16.8 42.2
2014 804 47.0 17.1 37.3
2015 791 47.0 16.8 38.6
2016 811 50.0 16.2 38.1
2017 824 50.3 16.3 39.2
2018 832 51.5 16.1 36.9
2019 864 52.5 16.4 36.1
2020 856 55.5 15.4 36.6
2021 796 41.9 18.9 41.7
2022 798 51.5 15.4 41.4
2023 775 54.5 14.2 63.2
2024 750 54.0 13.8 60.5

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 Greenville Middle Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 779 44.5 17.5 n/a
1989 853 48.6 17.5 n/a
1990 790 46.0 17.1 n/a
1991 773 45.9 16.8 19.7
1992 704 41.6 16.9 22.7
1993 684 41.0 16.7 23.7
1994 698 40.0 17.4 23.5
1995 658 41.0 16.0 17.2
1996 658 41.0 16.0 17.2
1997 659 39.0 16.9 27.2
1998 650 39.0 16.7 29.1
1999 658 41.5 15.9 30.9
2000 672 40.5 16.6 30.1
2001 678 41.5 16.3 32.3
2002 786 45.0 17.5 33.8
2003 786 45.0 17.5 33.8
2004 825 41.5 19.9 33.7
2005 834 46.0 18.1 40.7
2006 763 48.0 15.9 36.3
2007 650 62.5 10.4 38.3
2008 639 45.5 14.0 40.1
2009 704 46.5 15.1 41.4
2010 766 49.3 15.5 42.8
2011 830 47.5 17.4 43.3
2012 813 49.5 16.4 42.6
2013 827 49.0 16.8 42.2
2014 804 47.0 17.1 37.3
2015 791 47.0 16.8 38.6
2016 811 50.0 16.2 38.1
2017 824 50.3 16.3 39.2
2018 832 51.5 16.1 36.9
2019 864 52.5 16.4 36.1
2020 856 55.5 15.4 36.6
2021 796 41.9 18.9 41.7
2022 798 51.5 15.4 41.4
2023 775 54.5 14.2 63.2
2024 750 54.0 13.8 60.5

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 Greenville Middle Academy

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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 $236 (2.6%) $101 (1.1%) $337 (3.7%) $7,794 (84.9%) $1,047 (11.4%) $8,841 (96.3%) $9,178
2020 $372 (3.9%) $417 (4.4%) $789 (8.4%) $7,857 (83.4%) $780 (8.3%) $8,637 (91.6%) $9,425
2021 $496 (5.0%) $293 (3.0%) $789 (8.0%) $8,207 (82.9%) $904 (9.1%) $9,111 (92.0%) $9,900
2022 $1,193 (11.7%) $325 (3.2%) $1,518 (14.8%) $8,078 (79.0%) $631 (6.2%) $8,708 (85.2%) $10,226
2023 $907 (8.5%) $585 (5.5%) $1,492 (14.0%) $8,492 (79.4%) $709 (6.6%) $9,201 (86.1%) $10,692

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Greenville Middle Academy

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 52nd of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 56th of 325 Middle schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Greenville Middle Academy)58.851.2
 7.6%
   6th Grade Science (Greenville 01)52.550.5
 2%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Greenville Middle Academy)6263.3
 1.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Greenville 01)47.158
 10.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Greenville Middle Academy)60.250.4
 9.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)49.146
 3.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Greenville Middle Academy)60.266.6
 6.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Greenville 01)50.955.6
 4.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Greenville Middle Academy)47.445.1
 2.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)40.637.2
 3.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Greenville Middle Academy)61.965
 3.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Greenville 01)49.257.3
 8.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Greenville Middle Academy)42.150.2
 8.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)41.937.4
 4.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Greenville Middle Academy)96.5100
 3.5%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Greenville 01)67.975
 7.1%
   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 Students864775
 10.3%
African American207197
 4.8%
American Indian80
 100%
Asian1511
 26.7%
Hispanic151138
 8.6%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White444378
 14.9%
Two or More Races3849
 28.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.1%63.2%
 27.1%


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Students who attend Greenville Middle Academy usually go on to attend Eastside High

Greenville Middle Academy ranks 60th of 325 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Greenville Middle Academy are 48% White, 27% African American, 19% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 750 students attended Greenville Middle Academy.


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