Alcorn Middle

Summary:

Alcorn Middle is a public middle school in Columbia, South Carolina, serving 370 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Richland 01 School District, which is ranked 53 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Alcorn Middle consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in South Carolina, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that are significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school's performance is particularly low for African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students, who rank among the bottom 10-20% of their respective groups in the state. Despite a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, Alcorn Middle's academic performance has remained stagnant or declined over the past several years, suggesting systemic challenges that have not been effectively addressed.

Nearby schools in the Lexington 02 district, such as Northside Middle and Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy, as well as higher-performing schools in the Richland 01 district, such as Crayton Middle and Hand Middle, significantly outperform Alcorn Middle academically, raising concerns about educational equity and the distribution of resources within the district.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 5125 Fairfield Road
       Columbia, SC  29203


(803) 735-3439

District: Richland 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
319th of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,919 Help


Students who attend Alcorn Middle usually attend:

High:    Eau Claire High

Feeder schools for Alcorn Middle:

Elementary:    Arden Elementary
    J. P. Thomas Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  384

Racial breakdown:

African American:
77.3%
Hispanic:
15.6%
Two or more races:
4.4%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


 See top rated South Carolina middle schools

 Compare Alcorn Middle to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Alcorn Middle ranks worse than 98.2% of middle schools in South Carolina. It also ranks last among 9 ranked middle schools in the Richland 01 School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.66. (See more...)
Help
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
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (77.3%), Hispanic (15.6%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Richland 01 School District. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alcorn Middle is 10.3, which is the 3rd best among 9 middle schools in the Richland 01 School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Alcorn Middle employs 37 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alcorn Middle is $19,919, which is the 3rd highest among 9 middle schools in the Richland 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alcorn Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Alcorn Middle 319th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Alcorn Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
African American students:


Richland 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Richland 01 53rd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Alcorn Middle?

Rank History for Alcorn Middle

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Alcorn Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 3.51 220th 225 2.2%
2004 5.25 225th 230 2.2%
2005 7.53 224th 230 2.6%
2006 4.84 226th 231 2.2%
2007 2.70 233rd 236 1.3%
2008 2.86 243rd 244 0.4%
2009 5.01 244th 249 2.0%
2010 3.97 256th 261 1.9%
2011 12.03 248th 269 7.8%
2012 12.85 246th 271 9.2%
2013 14.88 249th 276 9.8%
2014 16.71 256th 291 12.0%
2015 14.04 278th 301 7.6%
2016 12.17 279th 303 7.9%
2017 11.19 298th 317 6.0%
2018 10.73 283rd 303 6.6%
2019 12.74 284th 315 9.8%
2021 7.42 307th 311 1.3%
2022 7.40 309th 310 0.3%
2023 6.35 323rd 325 0.6%
2024 7.66 319th 325 1.8%
See the entire list of South Carolina Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alcorn Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.63 67th 117 42.7%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alcorn Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.46 251st 280 10.4%
2019 21.05 242nd 289 16.3%
2021 9.91 276th 288 4.2%
2022 9.47 299th 300 0.3%
2023 9.10 307th 313 1.9%
2024 10.10 300th 307 2.3%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Alcorn Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.03 260th 281 7.5%
2019 12.20 270th 296 8.8%
2021 6.18 278th 279 0.4%
2022 9.00 281st 290 3.1%
2023 6.75 296th 299 1.0%
2024 10.56 277th 294 5.8%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Alcorn Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.51 178th 194 8.2%
2019 28.60 154th 195 21.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at Alcorn Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.95 264th 284 7.0%
2019 14.05 262nd 296 11.5%
2021 9.01 272nd 279 2.5%
2022 6.75 290th 292 0.7%
2023 6.94 298th 303 1.7%
2024 6.12 292nd 294 0.7%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Alcorn Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.24 199th 237 16.0%
2019 33.98 177th 252 29.8%
2021 18.91 219th 235 6.8%
2022 15.25 243rd 249 2.4%
2023 12.24 251st 253 0.8%
2024 15.44 237th 248 4.4%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Alcorn Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.33 66th 123 46.3%
2022 8.67 126th 129 2.3%
2023 9.83 136th 141 3.5%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Hispanic 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.

Alcorn Middle Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Alcorn Middle.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Alcorn Middle, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Alcorn Middle

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 28 628 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 660
1989 24 607 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 631
1990 18 563 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1991 9 603 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 613
1992 12 575 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1993 23 578 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 602
1994 13 613 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 629
1995 8 560 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1996 8 560 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1997 7 558 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1998 8 537 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1999 8 571 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2000 7 628 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 640
2001 6 631 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 642
2002 2 587 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 592
2003 2 587 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 592
2004 5 532 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 544
2005 7 497 0 9 0 n/a n/a 3 516
2006 3 478 0 12 0 n/a n/a 1 494
2007 3 467 1 24 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2008 4 357 0 26 0 n/a n/a 3 390
2009 9 337 1 29 0 n/a n/a 2 378
2010 9 350 2 20 0 n/a n/a 2 383
2011 3 319 3 27 1 0 7 0 360
2012 1 331 2 29 0 0 13 0 376
2013 5 363 0 26 0 0 7 0 401
2014 7 304 0 30 0 0 7 0 348
2015 8 311 0 34 0 0 5 0 358
2016 4 287 0 40 0 1 8 0 340
2017 4 312 0 35 1 1 8 0 361
2018 5 348 1 43 1 1 11 0 410
2019 9 300 1 53 0 1 11 0 375
2020 14 347 0 59 0 0 11 0 431
2021 12 341 0 55 0 1 8 0 417
2022 10 324 1 55 0 0 9 0 399
2023 12 296 0 54 0 0 8 0 370
2024 8 297 1 60 0 1 17 0 384

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 Alcorn Middle

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 660 32.7 20.1 n/a
1989 631 37.0 17.0 n/a
1990 582 40.2 14.4 n/a
1991 613 40.8 15.0 61.2
1992 587 42.9 13.6 67.1
1993 602 38.9 15.5 66.4
1994 629 46.0 13.7 66.5
1995 572 42.0 13.6 94.9
1996 572 42.0 13.6 94.9
1997 569 45.0 12.6 88.6
1998 552 45.0 12.3 78.3
1999 583 48.0 12.1 74.4
2000 640 50.0 12.8 80.8
2001 642 48.0 13.4 96.3
2002 592 51.5 11.5 86.4
2003 592 51.5 11.5 86.4
2004 544 44.6 12.2 86.4
2005 516 43.0 12.0 78.4
2006 494 39.5 12.5 77.1
2007 495 52.6 9.4 77.8
2008 390 38.0 10.3 81.4
2009 378 31.0 12.2 68.4
2010 383 34.0 11.2 86.1
2011 360 32.0 11.2 83.9
2012 376 30.0 12.5 90.4
2013 401 33.0 12.1 92.5
2014 348 34.0 10.2 91.4
2015 358 35.0 10.2 89.4
2016 340 34.0 10.0 100
2017 361 33.0 10.9 100
2018 410 33.0 12.4 100
2019 375 31.0 12.0 100
2020 431 33.0 13.0 100
2021 417 37.0 11.2 100
2022 399 34.0 11.7 100
2023 370 31.0 11.9 100
2024 384 37.0 10.3 100

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 Alcorn Middle

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 660 32.7 20.1 n/a
1989 631 37.0 17.0 n/a
1990 582 40.2 14.4 n/a
1991 613 40.8 15.0 61.2
1992 587 42.9 13.6 67.1
1993 602 38.9 15.5 66.4
1994 629 46.0 13.7 66.5
1995 572 42.0 13.6 94.9
1996 572 42.0 13.6 94.9
1997 569 45.0 12.6 88.6
1998 552 45.0 12.3 78.3
1999 583 48.0 12.1 74.4
2000 640 50.0 12.8 80.8
2001 642 48.0 13.4 96.3
2002 592 51.5 11.5 86.4
2003 592 51.5 11.5 86.4
2004 544 44.6 12.2 86.4
2005 516 43.0 12.0 78.4
2006 494 39.5 12.5 77.1
2007 495 52.6 9.4 77.8
2008 390 38.0 10.3 81.4
2009 378 31.0 12.2 68.4
2010 383 34.0 11.2 86.1
2011 360 32.0 11.2 83.9
2012 376 30.0 12.5 90.4
2013 401 33.0 12.1 92.5
2014 348 34.0 10.2 91.4
2015 358 35.0 10.2 89.4
2016 340 34.0 10.0 100
2017 361 33.0 10.9 100
2018 410 33.0 12.4 100
2019 375 31.0 12.0 100
2020 431 33.0 13.0 100
2021 417 37.0 11.2 100
2022 399 34.0 11.7 100
2023 370 31.0 11.9 100
2024 384 37.0 10.3 100

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alcorn Middle

Help

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 $517 (3.4%) $678 (4.4%) $1,195 (7.8%) $11,411 (74.2%) $2,783 (18.1%) $14,194 (92.2%) $15,389
2020 $709 (4.4%) $830 (5.1%) $1,539 (9.5%) $12,012 (73.8%) $2,724 (16.7%) $14,737 (90.5%) $16,275
2021 $705 (4.5%) $740 (4.8%) $1,445 (9.3%) $11,725 (75.3%) $2,406 (15.4%) $14,130 (90.7%) $15,575
2022 $1,017 (5.8%) $677 (3.8%) $1,694 (9.6%) $13,137 (74.5%) $2,803 (15.9%) $15,940 (90.4%) $17,634
2023 $1,288 (6.5%) $1,289 (6.5%) $2,578 (12.9%) $14,357 (72.1%) $2,985 (15.0%) $17,341 (87.1%) $19,919

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Alcorn Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 284th of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 323rd of 325 Middle schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Alcorn Middle)28.57.1
 21.4%
   6th Grade Science (Richland 01)37.328.1
 9.2%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Alcorn Middle)22.523.2
 0.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Richland 01)33.838.4
 4.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alcorn Middle)24.10.8
 23.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Richland 01)31.520.9
 10.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Alcorn Middle)24.419.2
 5.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Richland 01)36.239.8
 3.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alcorn Middle)11.62.4
 9.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Richland 01)20.619.5
 1.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Alcorn Middle)2729.6
 2.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Richland 01)37.845.3
 7.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alcorn Middle)10.48.6
 1.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Richland 01)2524.6
 0.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Alcorn Middle)96.1100
 3.9%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Richland 01)55.550.9
 4.6%
   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 Students375370
 1.3%
African American300296
 1.3%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic5354
 1.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White912
 33.3%
Two or More Races118
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


Schools Near Alcorn Middle









Frequently Asked Questions about Alcorn Middle

Students at Alcorn Middle are 77% African American, 16% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% White.

Alcorn Middle ranks in the bottom 1.8% of South Carolina middle schools.

Students who attend Alcorn Middle usually go on to attend Eau Claire High

In the 2023-24 school year, 384 students attended Alcorn Middle.


Rate Alcorn Middle!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Alcorn Middle!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 33 milliseconds.