Ware Shoals Elementary Middle

Summary:

Ware Shoals Elementary Middle is a public middle school serving 265 students in grades 5-8 in the town of Ware Shoals, South Carolina, which is part of the Greenwood 51 school district. The school has a predominantly white student population, with test scores that are generally on par with or slightly above the district average but below the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Ware Shoals Elementary Middle has shown strong performance for its female students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 25% and top 20% of South Carolina middle schools, respectively, in recent years. However, the school's performance for male students and white students has been more average, ranking in the middle to lower half of the state. This is in contrast to the nearby Honea Path Middle, which has maintained a top 20% ranking in the state over the past decade.

Despite having 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Ware Shoals Elementary Middle has performed relatively well for its low-socioeconomic status students, which may be attributed to the school's higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio compared to the state average. However, the school's racial makeup is significantly different from nearby schools, such as Brewer Middle and Northside Middle, which have much more diverse student populations.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 45 West Main Street
       Ware Shoals, SC  29692


(864) 456-2711

District: Greenwood 51

SchoolDigger Rank:
117th of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,092 Help


Students who attend Ware Shoals Elementary Middle usually attend:

High:    Ware Shoals High

Feeder schools for Ware Shoals Elementary Middle:

Elementary:    Ware Shoals Primary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  256

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.1%
African American:
16.0%
Hispanic:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ware Shoals Elementary Middle ranks better than 64% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.74. (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: White (71.1%), African American (16%), Hispanic (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ware Shoals Elementary Middle is 14.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ware Shoals Elementary Middle is $12,092.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ware Shoals Elementary Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Ware Shoals Elementary Middle 117th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Ware Shoals Elementary Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Greenwood 51:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenwood 51 38th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ware Shoals Elementary Middle

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Rank History for all students at Ware Shoals Elementary Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 52.48 114th 225 49.3%
2004 84.61 24th 230 89.6%
2005 77.16 51st 230 77.8%
2006 61.52 98th 231 57.6%
2007 31.39 183rd 236 22.5%
2008 58.24 119th 244 51.2%
2009 69.92 79th 249 68.3%
2010 61.43 113th 261 56.7%
2011 85.48 23rd 269 91.4%
2012 86.00 23rd 271 91.5%
2013 87.72 22nd 276 92.0%
2014 88.09 26th 291 91.1%
2017 57.62 121st 317 61.8%
2018 37.69 189th 303 37.6%
2019 41.80 179th 315 43.2%
2021 46.62 152nd 311 51.1%
2022 50.72 141st 310 54.5%
2023 50.67 146th 325 55.1%
2024 58.74 117th 325 64.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ware Shoals Elementary Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.61 135th 280 51.8%
2019 47.19 147th 289 49.1%
2021 57.44 106th 288 63.2%
2022 64.62 80th 300 73.3%
2023 61.92 93rd 313 70.3%
2024 71.49 65th 307 78.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Ware Shoals Elementary Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.20 190th 281 32.4%
2019 38.45 188th 296 36.5%
2021 41.23 159th 279 43.0%
2022 55.41 114th 290 60.7%
2023 68.43 76th 299 74.6%
2024 60.90 102nd 294 65.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Ware Shoals Elementary Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.95 168th 284 40.8%
2019 45.77 151st 296 49.0%
2021 50.64 125th 279 55.2%
2022 45.29 150th 292 48.6%
2023 33.47 197th 303 35.0%
2024 55.77 118th 294 59.9%
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Rank History for White students at Ware Shoals Elementary Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.50 204th 250 18.4%
2019 24.29 202nd 258 21.7%
2021 28.38 174th 244 28.7%
2022 28.55 185th 249 25.7%
2023 27.98 195th 260 25.0%
2024 36.27 169th 255 33.7%
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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 Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ware Shoals Elementary Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 213 52 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1989 206 55 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1990 202 50 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1991 201 55 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1992 207 61 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1993 207 58 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1994 230 54 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1995 235 63 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1996 235 63 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1997 228 53 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1998 216 61 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1999 228 61 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2000 219 73 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2001 203 68 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2002 226 63 0 1 1 n/a n/a 1 292
2003 226 63 0 1 1 n/a n/a 1 292
2004 235 71 0 1 1 n/a n/a 1 309
2005 196 56 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2006 174 72 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2007 182 63 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2008 194 62 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2009 203 49 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2010 211 44 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 259
2011 195 27 0 8 1 0 8 0 239
2012 156 28 0 11 1 0 7 0 203
2013 153 24 0 8 0 0 6 0 191
2014 153 30 0 7 0 0 9 0 199
2015 203 42 0 11 0 0 9 0 265
2016 195 40 0 12 0 0 9 0 256
2017 194 41 1 12 0 0 10 0 258
2018 202 52 3 19 0 0 13 0 289
2019 193 56 3 16 0 0 14 0 282
2020 199 53 4 15 0 0 15 0 286
2021 202 52 2 17 0 0 18 0 291
2022 190 46 1 17 0 0 17 0 271
2023 196 39 0 16 0 0 14 0 265
2024 182 41 0 19 0 0 14 0 256

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 Ware Shoals Elementary Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 265 15.5 17.0 n/a
1989 261 14.5 18.0 n/a
1990 252 14.6 17.2 n/a
1991 257 15.4 16.6 25.3
1992 269 17.7 15.1 31.6
1993 265 16.0 16.6 30.6
1994 284 16.0 17.8 35.6
1995 302 17.0 17.8 28.5
1996 302 17.0 17.8 28.5
1997 287 18.0 15.9 33.4
1998 284 19.0 14.9 36.3
1999 292 19.0 15.4 52.7
2000 294 21.0 14.0 51.4
2001 271 20.0 13.6 56.5
2002 292 20.0 14.6 53.6
2003 292 20.0 14.6 53.6
2004 309 18.0 17.2 53.9
2005 254 18.0 14.1 57.9
2006 246 17.0 14.5 62.2
2007 248 25.5 9.7 65.7
2008 259 17.0 15.2 62.5
2009 253 17.0 14.9 56.5
2010 259 17.0 15.2 65.3
2011 239 16.0 14.9 62.3
2012 203 13.0 15.6 61.1
2013 191 11.0 17.3 62.8
2014 199 12.0 16.5 65.8
2015 265 18.0 14.7 61.9
2016 256 17.0 15.0 65.2
2017 258 17.0 15.1 100
2018 289 18.0 16.0 100
2019 282 18.5 15.2 100
2020 286 18.5 15.4 100
2021 291 20.5 14.1 100
2022 271 19.8 13.6 100
2023 265 21.3 12.4 100
2024 256 18.0 14.2 100

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 Ware Shoals Elementary Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 265 15.5 17.0 n/a
1989 261 14.5 18.0 n/a
1990 252 14.6 17.2 n/a
1991 257 15.4 16.6 25.3
1992 269 17.7 15.1 31.6
1993 265 16.0 16.6 30.6
1994 284 16.0 17.8 35.6
1995 302 17.0 17.8 28.5
1996 302 17.0 17.8 28.5
1997 287 18.0 15.9 33.4
1998 284 19.0 14.9 36.3
1999 292 19.0 15.4 52.7
2000 294 21.0 14.0 51.4
2001 271 20.0 13.6 56.5
2002 292 20.0 14.6 53.6
2003 292 20.0 14.6 53.6
2004 309 18.0 17.2 53.9
2005 254 18.0 14.1 57.9
2006 246 17.0 14.5 62.2
2007 248 25.5 9.7 65.7
2008 259 17.0 15.2 62.5
2009 253 17.0 14.9 56.5
2010 259 17.0 15.2 65.3
2011 239 16.0 14.9 62.3
2012 203 13.0 15.6 61.1
2013 191 11.0 17.3 62.8
2014 199 12.0 16.5 65.8
2015 265 18.0 14.7 61.9
2016 256 17.0 15.0 65.2
2017 258 17.0 15.1 100
2018 289 18.0 16.0 100
2019 282 18.5 15.2 100
2020 286 18.5 15.4 100
2021 291 20.5 14.1 100
2022 271 19.8 13.6 100
2023 265 21.3 12.4 100
2024 256 18.0 14.2 100

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 Ware Shoals Elementary 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 $436 (4.4%) $75 (0.8%) $511 (5.2%) $7,575 (77.1%) $1,733 (17.6%) $9,308 (94.8%) $9,819
2020 $969 (9.5%) $381 (3.7%) $1,351 (13.3%) $7,405 (72.6%) $1,438 (14.1%) $8,843 (86.7%) $10,194
2021 $1,047 (10.0%) $459 (4.4%) $1,506 (14.4%) $7,862 (75.2%) $1,091 (10.4%) $8,952 (85.6%) $10,458
2022 $1,926 (16.7%) $721 (6.3%) $2,648 (23.0%) $7,872 (68.4%) $989 (8.6%) $8,862 (77.0%) $11,509
2023 $1,682 (13.9%) $1,167 (9.7%) $2,849 (23.6%) $8,064 (66.7%) $1,179 (9.8%) $9,243 (76.4%) $12,092

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ware Shoals Elementary Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 179th of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 146th of 325 Middle schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ware Shoals Elementary Middle)36.545.4
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Greenwood 51)36.545.4
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ware Shoals Elementary Middle)33.824
 9.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Greenwood 51)33.824
 9.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%
6th Grade Science (Ware Shoals Elementary Middle)34.240.7
 6.5%
   6th Grade Science (Greenwood 51)34.240.7
 6.5%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ware Shoals Elementary Middle)45.159.3
 14.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Greenwood 51)45.159.3
 14.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ware Shoals Elementary Middle)2227.1
 5.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Greenwood 51)2227.1
 5.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ware Shoals Elementary Middle)4140.3
 0.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Greenwood 51)4140.3
 0.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ware Shoals Elementary Middle)2530.6
 5.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Greenwood 51)2530.6
 5.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ware Shoals Elementary Middle)38.249.2
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Greenwood 51)38.249.2
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ware Shoals Elementary Middle)51.536.5
 15%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Greenwood 51)51.536.5
 15%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Ware Shoals Elementary Middle)10095.7
 4.3%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Greenwood 51)72.350.6
 21.7%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.666
 2.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students282265
 6%
African American5639
 30.4%
American Indian00
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic1616
Pacific Islander00
White193196
 1.6%
Two or More Races1414
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Ware Shoals Elementary Middle ranks 117th of 325 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Ware Shoals Elementary Middle usually go on to attend Ware Shoals High

In the 2023-24 school year, 256 students attended Ware Shoals Elementary Middle.

Students at Ware Shoals Elementary Middle are 71% White, 16% African American, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.


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