Pelion Middle

Summary:

Pelion Middle is a public middle school in Pelion, South Carolina, serving 566 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.

Despite being part of a relatively high-performing district, Pelion Middle consistently underperforms compared to the district and state in standardized test scores. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) ranged from 30.6% to 44.4% at Pelion Middle, compared to 53.2% to 59.9% for the Lexington 01 district and 50.2% to 53.7% for the state. Similarly, in Mathematics, Pelion Middle's proficiency rates ranged from 9.1% to 31.5%, while the Lexington 01 district and state had higher rates of 31.2% to 45.5% and 30.2% to 38.4%, respectively. Additionally, Pelion Middle has a higher percentage of White students (69.26%) compared to nearby schools like Lakeside Middle (72.71%) and Pleasant Hill Middle (69.65%), and a significantly higher percentage of students (100%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Pelion Middle's consistent underperformance, high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and racial disparities compared to surrounding schools suggest that the school faces significant challenges that need to be addressed. Identifying and implementing effective interventions and support systems, as well as learning from the successful practices of higher-performing nearby schools like Lakeside Middle and Pleasant Hill Middle, could be crucial in driving improvements and ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students at Pelion Middle.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 758 Magnolia Street
       Pelion, SC  29123


(803) 821-2300

District: Lexington 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
253rd of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,766 Help


Students who attend Pelion Middle usually attend:

High:    Pelion High

Feeder schools for Pelion Middle:

Elementary:    Forts Pond Elementary
    Pelion Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  566

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.3%
Hispanic:
17.1%
Two or more races:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pelion Middle ranks worse than 77.8% of middle schools in South Carolina. It also ranks last 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 22.03. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Pelion Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Lexington 01 School District. Racial makeup is: White (69.3%), Hispanic (17.1%), two or more races (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Lexington 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pelion Middle is 12.7, which is the 3rd best 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 Pelion Middle is $13,766, which is the 2nd highest among 8 middle schools in the Lexington 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pelion Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Pelion Middle 253rd of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Pelion 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 Pelion Middle

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Rank History for all students at Pelion Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 52.89 112th 225 50.2%
2004 52.91 121st 230 47.4%
2005 52.15 119th 230 48.3%
2006 46.57 141st 231 39.0%
2007 47.75 142nd 236 39.8%
2008 54.16 131st 244 46.3%
2009 43.30 160th 249 35.7%
2010 42.59 172nd 261 34.1%
2011 48.42 161st 269 40.1%
2012 49.00 154th 271 43.2%
2013 29.79 217th 276 21.4%
2014 30.16 224th 291 23.0%
2015 34.09 210th 301 30.2%
2016 31.65 217th 303 28.4%
2017 27.14 237th 317 25.2%
2018 19.54 252nd 303 16.8%
2019 21.15 256th 315 18.7%
2021 21.70 245th 311 21.2%
2022 18.83 248th 310 20.0%
2023 15.17 280th 325 13.8%
2024 22.03 253rd 325 22.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pelion Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.33 86th 117 26.5%
2022 34.31 65th 97 33.0%
2024 41.13 57th 105 45.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pelion Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.63 240th 280 14.3%
2019 24.34 234th 289 19.0%
2021 24.99 220th 288 23.6%
2022 22.98 239th 300 20.3%
2023 16.27 284th 313 9.3%
2024 26.09 238th 307 22.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Pelion Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.80 241st 281 14.2%
2019 20.75 246th 296 16.9%
2021 18.41 230th 279 17.6%
2022 22.49 223rd 290 23.1%
2023 19.30 241st 299 19.4%
2024 25.69 219th 294 25.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pelion Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.48 162nd 194 16.5%
2019 31.90 141st 195 27.7%
2021 25.21 140th 164 14.6%
2022 16.61 174th 183 4.9%
2023 18.03 173rd 187 7.5%
2024 26.09 148th 177 16.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pelion Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.26 162nd 179 9.5%
2022 18.37 163rd 182 10.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Pelion Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.72 227th 284 20.1%
2019 22.17 238th 296 19.6%
2021 24.58 210th 279 24.7%
2022 15.71 258th 292 11.6%
2023 12.13 274th 303 9.6%
2024 17.66 250th 294 15.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pelion Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.51 118th 123 4.1%
2019 19.02 127th 139 8.6%
2021 24.14 93rd 111 16.2%
2022 19.52 113th 129 12.4%
2023 16.95 125th 141 11.3%
2024 25.80 116th 144 19.4%
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Rank History for White students at Pelion Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.09 246th 250 1.6%
2019 7.42 246th 258 4.7%
2021 7.64 233rd 244 4.5%
2022 4.02 246th 249 1.2%
2023 3.05 259th 260 0.4%
2024 6.90 247th 255 3.1%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, January 7, 2016

Open Quote Horrible school. My daughter was bullied there countless and the school did absolutely NOTHING for 3 whole years. The teachers are horrible and do not teach their students well. Causing many failing grades. These actions have put my daughter through horrible actions and times. I will never go back to that school. If you want to put your child in middle school, please pick a different school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pelion Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 827 69 4 12 5 n/a n/a 0 917
2003 827 69 4 12 5 n/a n/a 0 917
2004 791 72 3 18 6 n/a n/a 0 890
2005 772 70 1 19 2 n/a n/a 0 864
2006 744 58 1 27 3 n/a n/a 1 834
2007 716 45 2 25 2 n/a n/a 0 790
2008 667 48 3 27 5 n/a n/a 0 750
2009 493 43 3 28 6 n/a n/a 1 574
2010 522 42 5 29 7 n/a n/a 1 606
2011 522 46 7 35 3 1 12 0 626
2012 509 38 5 35 2 1 14 0 604
2013 495 37 3 39 2 1 13 0 590
2014 447 42 0 38 3 2 19 0 551
2015 448 38 0 44 3 2 13 0 548
2016 440 41 0 53 5 1 17 0 557
2017 433 37 0 47 4 1 15 0 537
2018 461 37 1 67 2 1 14 0 583
2019 443 29 3 78 2 1 20 0 576
2020 429 32 3 82 3 0 22 0 571
2021 382 27 1 76 3 0 31 0 520
2022 434 32 0 96 3 0 35 0 600
2023 392 34 0 97 0 0 43 0 566

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 Pelion Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 917 64.0 14.3 59.8
2003 917 64.0 14.3 59.8
2004 890 65.0 13.7 60
2005 864 64.0 13.5 63.8
2006 834 69.6 12.0 62.8
2007 790 70.1 11.3 62.2
2008 750 57.4 13.1 60
2009 574 49.4 11.6 58.3
2010 606 46.7 12.9 67.9
2011 626 44.5 14.0 70.3
2012 604 44.8 13.4 72
2013 590 43.8 13.4 72
2014 551 36.8 14.9 69
2015 548 43.0 12.7 69.5
2016 557 45.0 12.3 71.5
2017 537 48.2 11.1 100
2018 583 46.8 12.4 100
2019 576 48.0 12.0 64.2
2020 571 47.0 12.1 99.5
2021 520 47.0 11.0 72.3
2022 600 45.5 13.1 100
2023 566 44.5 12.7 100

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 Pelion Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 917 64.0 14.3 59.8
2003 917 64.0 14.3 59.8
2004 890 65.0 13.7 60
2005 864 64.0 13.5 63.8
2006 834 69.6 12.0 62.8
2007 790 70.1 11.3 62.2
2008 750 57.4 13.1 60
2009 574 49.4 11.6 58.3
2010 606 46.7 12.9 67.9
2011 626 44.5 14.0 70.3
2012 604 44.8 13.4 72
2013 590 43.8 13.4 72
2014 551 36.8 14.9 69
2015 548 43.0 12.7 69.5
2016 557 45.0 12.3 71.5
2017 537 48.2 11.1 100
2018 583 46.8 12.4 100
2019 576 48.0 12.0 64.2
2020 571 47.0 12.1 99.5
2021 520 47.0 11.0 72.3
2022 600 45.5 13.1 100
2023 566 44.5 12.7 100

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 Pelion 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 $1,082 (8.3%) $692 (5.3%) $1,774 (13.5%) $9,819 (75.0%) $1,505 (11.5%) $11,324 (86.4%) $13,099
2020 $784 (6.1%) $524 (4.1%) $1,307 (10.1%) $10,249 (79.4%) $1,345 (10.4%) $11,594 (89.9%) $12,901
2021 $706 (5.2%) $534 (3.9%) $1,240 (9.1%) $11,080 (81.2%) $1,329 (9.7%) $12,409 (90.9%) $13,649
2022 $1,393 (9.0%) $844 (5.5%) $2,237 (14.5%) $11,221 (72.9%) $1,940 (12.6%) $13,161 (85.5%) $15,398
2023 $1,077 (7.8%) $467 (3.4%) $1,544 (11.2%) $10,733 (78.0%) $1,488 (10.8%) $12,222 (88.8%) $13,766

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pelion Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 256th of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 280th of 325 Middle schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Pelion Middle)33.917.4
 16.5%
   6th Grade Science (Lexington 01)55.747
 8.7%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pelion Middle)30.133.9
 3.8%
   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 (Pelion Middle)36.516.2
 20.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lexington 01)53.445
 8.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pelion Middle)23.432.7
 9.3%
   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 (Pelion Middle)16.914.3
 2.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lexington 01)39.136.1
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pelion Middle)26.325.6
 0.7%
   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 (Pelion Middle)13.49.8
 3.6%
   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 (Pelion Middle)10062.9
 37.1%
   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 Students576566
 1.7%
African American2934
 17.2%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic7897
 24.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White443392
 11.5%
Two or More Races2043
 115%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.2%100%
 35.8%


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Pelion Middle ranks in the bottom 22.2% of South Carolina middle schools.

Students who attend Pelion Middle usually go on to attend Pelion High

Students at Pelion Middle are 69% White, 17% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 566 students attended Pelion Middle.


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