White Knoll Middle

Summary:

White Knoll Middle is a public middle school in West Columbia, South Carolina, serving 816 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Lexington 01 school district, which is ranked 19 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

While White Knoll Middle has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of African American (20.47%) and Hispanic (14.22%) students, its academic performance is mixed. The school consistently outperforms the state average in Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End-of-Course Exams, but lags behind the Lexington 01 district and state averages on SC READY English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments. Notably, the school performs relatively well for its African American students, ranking in the top 3 SchoolDigger stars out of 5, but struggles with its Hispanic and White student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 1-2 stars.

Compared to higher-performing nearby schools like Pleasant Hill Middle, Meadow Glen Middle, and Lakeside Middle, White Knoll Middle has a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students and spends more per student ($12,536 in 2022-2023), yet its overall academic performance lags behind. This suggests that the school may need to examine how resources are being allocated and utilized to support student learning, particularly for its underperforming subgroups.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 116 White Knoll Way
       West Columbia, SC  29170


(803) 821-4300

District: Lexington 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
215th of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,536 Help


Students who attend White Knoll Middle usually attend:

High:    White Knoll High

Feeder schools for White Knoll Middle:

Elementary:    Saxe Gotha Elementary
    White Knoll Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  696

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.7%
African American:
23.4%
Hispanic:
17.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details White Knoll Middle ranks worse than 66.2% of middle schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 7th among 8 ranked middle schools in the Lexington 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.65. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at White Knoll Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.7%), African American (23.4%), Hispanic (17.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at White Knoll Middle is 11.3, which is the lowest among 8 middle schools in the Lexington 01 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at White Knoll Middle is $12,536. 4 middle schools in the Lexington 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

White Knoll Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks White Knoll Middle 215th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See White Knoll Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lexington 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Lexington 01 19th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for White Knoll Middle

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Rank History for all students at White Knoll Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 79.93 40th 225 82.2%
2004 78.92 45th 230 80.4%
2005 76.68 53rd 230 77.0%
2006 78.91 46th 231 80.1%
2007 75.36 50th 236 78.8%
2008 75.44 50th 244 79.5%
2009 73.92 57th 249 77.1%
2010 75.91 54th 261 79.3%
2011 79.21 47th 269 82.5%
2012 75.12 58th 271 78.6%
2013 62.44 107th 276 61.2%
2014 58.23 115th 291 60.5%
2015 52.87 130th 301 56.8%
2016 54.01 138th 303 54.5%
2017 43.66 177th 317 44.2%
2018 47.81 145th 303 52.1%
2019 43.04 174th 315 44.8%
2021 30.90 210th 311 32.5%
2022 36.32 193rd 310 37.7%
2023 41.02 183rd 325 43.7%
2024 32.65 215th 325 33.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at White Knoll Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.45 22nd 25 12.0%
2023 20.16 54th 58 6.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at White Knoll Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.83 63rd 93 32.3%
2019 25.39 97th 117 17.1%
2021 27.18 70th 87 19.5%
2022 44.79 50th 97 48.5%
2023 61.25 27th 95 71.6%
2024 36.04 68th 105 35.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at White Knoll Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.27 109th 280 61.1%
2019 46.79 149th 289 48.4%
2021 30.93 198th 288 31.3%
2022 36.36 181st 300 39.7%
2023 42.31 173rd 313 44.7%
2024 33.62 204th 307 33.6%
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Rank History for Female students at White Knoll Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.31 152nd 281 45.9%
2019 45.00 166th 296 43.9%
2021 25.77 210th 279 24.7%
2022 28.51 206th 290 29.0%
2023 35.14 197th 299 34.1%
2024 27.62 213th 294 27.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at White Knoll Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.82 88th 194 54.6%
2019 36.51 126th 195 35.4%
2021 29.25 126th 164 23.2%
2022 37.62 111th 183 39.3%
2023 43.01 99th 187 47.1%
2024 32.76 136th 177 23.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at White Knoll Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.49 129th 179 27.9%
2022 42.38 131st 182 28.0%
2023 45.18 127th 185 31.4%
2024 31.98 154th 183 15.8%
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Rank History for Male students at White Knoll Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.30 132nd 284 53.5%
2019 42.26 173rd 296 41.6%
2021 35.62 175th 279 37.3%
2022 43.57 153rd 292 47.6%
2023 46.43 152nd 303 49.8%
2024 37.55 173rd 294 41.2%
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Rank History for African American students at White Knoll Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.35 72nd 237 69.6%
2019 58.37 81st 252 67.9%
2021 45.00 117th 235 50.2%
2022 47.88 115th 249 53.8%
2023 55.71 92nd 253 63.6%
2024 50.15 107th 248 56.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at White Knoll Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.08 58th 123 52.8%
2019 40.29 90th 139 35.3%
2021 24.99 90th 111 18.9%
2022 31.49 93rd 129 27.9%
2023 38.03 95th 141 32.6%
2024 25.07 118th 144 18.1%
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Rank History for White students at White Knoll Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.23 166th 250 33.6%
2019 25.59 199th 258 22.9%
2021 14.43 215th 244 11.9%
2022 17.81 211th 249 15.3%
2023 22.20 213th 260 18.1%
2024 18.82 219th 255 14.1%
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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 White Knoll Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 885 885
1994 900 90 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 995
1995 1040 75 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1128
1996 1040 75 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1128
1997 1082 65 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 1159
1998 1116 70 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1202
1999 1111 67 12 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1200
2000 1108 96 15 29 1 n/a n/a 0 1249
2001 1156 118 11 28 3 n/a n/a 0 1316
2002 1136 153 21 21 11 n/a n/a 1 1343
2003 1136 153 21 21 11 n/a n/a 1 1343
2004 1162 163 21 35 9 n/a n/a 1 1391
2005 1206 181 21 34 8 n/a n/a 2 1452
2006 1166 194 17 39 4 n/a n/a 2 1422
2007 1114 191 21 43 3 n/a n/a 0 1372
2008 668 103 12 36 1 n/a n/a 2 822
2009 604 116 17 47 5 n/a n/a 2 791
2010 602 124 19 49 7 n/a n/a 4 805
2011 592 119 7 37 2 3 30 0 790
2012 579 118 4 32 5 2 36 0 776
2013 543 137 4 46 4 2 34 0 770
2014 528 129 5 48 1 0 43 0 754
2015 521 118 7 71 2 1 30 0 750
2016 517 127 7 80 2 1 29 0 763
2017 523 126 10 81 3 3 34 0 780
2018 492 136 11 89 6 1 41 0 776
2019 458 147 14 125 2 1 44 0 791
2020 495 149 13 121 1 1 45 0 825
2021 473 153 10 119 1 1 56 0 813
2022 484 169 5 120 0 1 52 0 831
2023 463 167 8 116 0 0 62 0 816
2024 353 163 9 121 0 1 49 0 696

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 White Knoll Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 885 53.6 16.5 17.9
1994 995 62.6 15.9 16.4
1995 1128 68.6 16.4 14.5
1996 1128 68.6 16.4 14.5
1997 1159 74.6 15.5 15.2
1998 1202 78.9 15.2 16.6
1999 1200 80.9 14.8 24.2
2000 1249 83.9 14.9 22.8
2001 1316 87.0 15.1 26.3
2002 1343 88.0 15.3 31.7
2003 1343 88.0 15.3 31.7
2004 1391 90.6 15.4 34.2
2005 1452 98.9 14.7 35.4
2006 1422 104.0 13.7 34.9
2007 1372 120.0 11.4 42.6
2008 822 74.5 11.0 36.8
2009 791 64.5 12.3 39.7
2010 805 60.1 13.3 43.8
2011 790 54.3 14.5 47.7
2012 776 56.3 13.7 46.6
2013 770 53.6 14.3 51.9
2014 754 53.3 14.1 48.8
2015 750 53.0 14.1 49.9
2016 763 57.0 13.3 50.7
2017 780 57.0 13.6 50.3
2018 776 55.0 14.1 49.1
2019 791 57.0 13.8 53.4
2020 825 64.5 12.7 51.9
2021 813 60.5 13.4 57.6
2022 831 59.8 13.8 52.2
2023 816 66.2 12.3 51.8
2024 696 61.5 11.3 63.2

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 White Knoll Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 885 53.6 16.5 17.9
1994 995 62.6 15.9 16.4
1995 1128 68.6 16.4 14.5
1996 1128 68.6 16.4 14.5
1997 1159 74.6 15.5 15.2
1998 1202 78.9 15.2 16.6
1999 1200 80.9 14.8 24.2
2000 1249 83.9 14.9 22.8
2001 1316 87.0 15.1 26.3
2002 1343 88.0 15.3 31.7
2003 1343 88.0 15.3 31.7
2004 1391 90.6 15.4 34.2
2005 1452 98.9 14.7 35.4
2006 1422 104.0 13.7 34.9
2007 1372 120.0 11.4 42.6
2008 822 74.5 11.0 36.8
2009 791 64.5 12.3 39.7
2010 805 60.1 13.3 43.8
2011 790 54.3 14.5 47.7
2012 776 56.3 13.7 46.6
2013 770 53.6 14.3 51.9
2014 754 53.3 14.1 48.8
2015 750 53.0 14.1 49.9
2016 763 57.0 13.3 50.7
2017 780 57.0 13.6 50.3
2018 776 55.0 14.1 49.1
2019 791 57.0 13.8 53.4
2020 825 64.5 12.7 51.9
2021 813 60.5 13.4 57.6
2022 831 59.8 13.8 52.2
2023 816 66.2 12.3 51.8
2024 696 61.5 11.3 63.2

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 White Knoll 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 $587 (5.3%) $271 (2.4%) $858 (7.7%) $9,004 (80.7%) $1,291 (11.6%) $10,294 (92.3%) $11,152
2020 $378 (3.4%) $310 (2.8%) $688 (6.2%) $9,296 (83.5%) $1,145 (10.3%) $10,441 (93.8%) $11,130
2021 $390 (3.4%) $237 (2.0%) $627 (5.4%) $9,807 (84.4%) $1,179 (10.2%) $10,986 (94.6%) $11,613
2022 $626 (5.1%) $369 (3.0%) $995 (8.2%) $9,978 (82.1%) $1,184 (9.7%) $11,162 (91.8%) $12,157
2023 $749 (6.0%) $448 (3.6%) $1,197 (9.5%) $10,155 (81.0%) $1,185 (9.5%) $11,340 (90.5%) $12,536

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

Impact of COVID-19 on White Knoll Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 174th of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 183rd of 325 Middle schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Science (White Knoll Middle)45.841.8
 4%
   6th Grade Science (Lexington 01)55.747
 8.7%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (White Knoll Middle)36.453.2
 16.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington 01)50.561.8
 11.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (White Knoll Middle)40.733.9
 6.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lexington 01)53.445
 8.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (White Knoll Middle)30.339.9
 9.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington 01)48.354.3
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (White Knoll Middle)25.921.9
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lexington 01)39.136.1
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (White Knoll Middle)39.546.2
 6.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington 01)49.455.9
 6.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (White Knoll Middle)27.517.9
 9.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lexington 01)40.335.3
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (White Knoll Middle)93.390.7
 2.6%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Lexington 01)76.472.3
 4.1%
   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 Students791816
 3.2%
African American147167
 13.6%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian148
 42.9%
Hispanic125116
 7.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White458463
 1.1%
Two or More Races4462
 40.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.4%51.8%
 1.5%


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Students who attend White Knoll Middle usually go on to attend White Knoll High

Students at White Knoll Middle are 51% White, 23% African American, 17% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 696 students attended White Knoll Middle.

White Knoll Middle ranks 215th of 325 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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