Woodruff Middle

Summary:

Woodruff Middle is a public middle school in Woodruff, South Carolina, serving 686 students in grades 6-8 and part of the highly-ranked Spartanburg 04 school district. This school consistently outperforms state and district averages, particularly in Mathematics and Algebra 1, and offers a strong Gifted and Talented program that ranks among the top 18 middle schools in South Carolina.

Woodruff Middle's academic performance is a standout, with 100% proficiency in EOCEP/Algebra 1 and Mathematics for the past three years. In English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rates are on par with or above state and district averages. The school's diverse student population, with 64.14% White, 13.27% African American, and 12.83% Hispanic students, is more pronounced than nearby schools, which tend to have higher concentrations of either White or minority students. Despite having a high percentage (77.84%) of students from low-income families, Woodruff Middle maintains strong academic results, suggesting effective strategies for supporting disadvantaged students.

Compared to surrounding middle schools in the Spartanburg and Greenville districts, Woodruff Middle generally outperforms its peers, particularly in Mathematics and Algebra 1 proficiency. The school's exceptional Gifted and Talented program, ranking in the top 18 in the state, is a point of pride and may attract families seeking a rigorous academic environment for their children.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 205 S. J. Workman Highway
       Woodruff, SC  29388


(864) 476-3150

District: Spartanburg 04

SchoolDigger Rank:
108th of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,541 Help


Students who attend Woodruff Middle usually attend:

High:    Woodruff High

Feeder schools for Woodruff Middle:

Elementary:    Woodruff Elementary
    Woodruff Primary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  686

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.1%
African American:
13.3%
Hispanic:
12.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.8% Help


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Compare Details Woodruff Middle ranks better than 66.8% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Woodruff Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (64.1%), African American (13.3%), Hispanic (12.8%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Woodruff Middle is 15.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Woodruff Middle is $10,541.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Woodruff Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodruff Middle 108th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Woodruff Middle in the ranking list.)

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Spartanburg 04:

SchoolDigger ranks Spartanburg 04 12th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Woodruff Middle

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Rank History for all students at Woodruff Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 51.77 117th 225 48.0%
2004 51.27 125th 230 45.7%
2005 52.77 117th 230 49.1%
2006 59.47 102nd 231 55.8%
2007 58.98 113th 236 52.1%
2008 65.98 91st 244 62.7%
2009 60.99 106th 249 57.4%
2010 59.48 121st 261 53.6%
2011 60.79 115th 269 57.2%
2012 62.81 111th 271 59.0%
2013 64.21 100th 276 63.8%
2014 67.82 89th 291 69.4%
2015 58.83 102nd 301 66.1%
2016 73.69 64th 303 78.9%
2017 71.92 74th 317 76.7%
2018 78.31 55th 303 81.8%
2019 72.26 75th 315 76.2%
2021 61.54 108th 311 65.3%
2022 63.36 96th 310 69.0%
2023 57.14 118th 325 63.7%
2024 62.86 108th 325 66.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Woodruff Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.03 13th 25 48.0%
2023 66.37 12th 58 79.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Woodruff Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.68 26th 280 90.7%
2019 79.07 39th 289 86.5%
2021 70.56 67th 288 76.7%
2022 69.16 72nd 300 76.0%
2023 59.95 99th 313 68.4%
2024 64.21 78th 307 74.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Woodruff Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.72 44th 281 84.3%
2019 76.48 61st 296 79.4%
2021 62.66 99th 279 64.5%
2022 67.31 85th 290 70.7%
2023 58.39 108th 299 63.9%
2024 68.26 75th 294 74.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Woodruff Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.10 52nd 194 73.2%
2019 74.54 26th 195 86.7%
2021 40.77 84th 164 48.8%
2022 37.20 113th 183 38.3%
2023 33.82 124th 187 33.7%
2024 36.23 118th 177 33.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Woodruff Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.34 32nd 179 82.1%
2022 55.17 100th 182 45.1%
2023 78.04 18th 185 90.3%
2024 69.79 51st 183 72.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Woodruff Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.87 62nd 284 78.2%
2019 69.66 78th 296 73.6%
2021 60.19 103rd 279 63.1%
2022 59.19 103rd 292 64.7%
2023 54.73 117th 303 61.4%
2024 54.95 123rd 294 58.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Woodruff Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.85 33rd 237 86.1%
2019 75.13 35th 252 86.1%
2021 68.13 41st 235 82.6%
2022 69.70 42nd 249 83.1%
2023 48.56 118th 253 53.4%
2024 49.65 109th 248 56.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Woodruff Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.59 17th 123 86.2%
2019 69.77 36th 139 74.1%
2021 70.18 27th 111 75.7%
2022 46.03 69th 129 46.5%
2023 46.67 73rd 141 48.2%
2024 47.10 69th 144 52.1%
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Rank History for White students at Woodruff Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.46 95th 250 62.0%
2019 56.74 113th 258 56.2%
2021 41.59 140th 244 42.6%
2022 45.36 135th 249 45.8%
2023 39.19 157th 260 39.6%
2024 49.76 124th 255 51.4%
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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 Woodruff Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 451 142 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1989 427 116 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1990 428 107 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1991 444 116 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 560
1992 482 120 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 602
1993 482 131 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 616
1994 540 132 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 675
1995 523 147 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 675
1996 523 147 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 675
1997 474 136 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 616
1998 485 135 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1999 525 132 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 662
2000 542 141 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 694
2001 539 153 4 13 0 n/a n/a 0 709
2002 539 160 3 17 1 n/a n/a 1 721
2003 539 160 3 17 1 n/a n/a 1 721
2004 528 162 3 25 2 n/a n/a 0 720
2005 558 175 4 25 3 n/a n/a 0 765
2006 548 148 4 30 2 n/a n/a 1 733
2007 549 139 2 23 2 n/a n/a 0 715
2008 555 132 4 30 0 n/a n/a 2 723
2009 559 133 3 34 0 n/a n/a 0 729
2010 520 138 2 29 0 n/a n/a 0 689
2011 511 109 5 39 0 0 16 0 680
2012 530 83 6 40 2 0 12 0 673
2013 505 71 9 50 1 0 16 0 652
2014 479 85 5 46 1 0 18 0 634
2015 442 85 2 55 0 0 22 0 606
2016 430 86 4 50 0 0 16 0 586
2017 437 80 6 59 0 0 19 0 601
2018 449 73 5 69 1 0 25 0 622
2019 451 70 2 78 2 0 32 0 635
2020 441 81 3 76 2 0 42 0 645
2021 428 75 2 85 3 0 49 0 642
2022 433 101 4 84 0 0 59 0 681
2023 440 91 6 88 0 1 60 0 686

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 Woodruff Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 593 36.6 16.2 n/a
1989 543 34.3 15.8 n/a
1990 535 33.3 16.0 n/a
1991 560 32.2 17.3 17.5
1992 602 31.3 19.2 24.9
1993 616 35.8 17.2 22.9
1994 675 35.5 19.0 30.5
1995 675 39.0 17.3 30.5
1996 675 39.0 17.3 30.5
1997 616 36.0 17.1 29.2
1998 628 35.0 17.9 32.3
1999 662 36.0 18.4 37.2
2000 694 38.0 18.3 37.8
2001 709 42.0 16.9 39.8
2002 721 42.0 17.2 49.3
2003 721 42.0 17.2 49.3
2004 720 43.0 16.7 46.9
2005 765 45.0 17.0 48.2
2006 733 44.0 16.7 52.5
2007 715 52.0 13.8 54
2008 723 43.0 16.8 52.8
2009 729 43.0 17.0 52.4
2010 689 41.0 16.8 57.9
2011 680 41.0 16.5 61.9
2012 673 38.0 17.7 64.6
2013 652 37.0 17.6 64.6
2014 634 37.0 17.1 65.3
2015 606 37.0 16.3 62.7
2016 586 39.0 15.0 60.1
2017 601 39.5 15.2 100
2018 622 37.5 16.5 100
2019 635 38.5 16.4 65
2020 645 40.2 16.0 66.7
2021 642 42.0 15.2 67.6
2022 681 43.0 15.8 62.6
2023 686 43.3 15.8 77.8

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 Woodruff Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 593 36.6 16.2 n/a
1989 543 34.3 15.8 n/a
1990 535 33.3 16.0 n/a
1991 560 32.2 17.3 17.5
1992 602 31.3 19.2 24.9
1993 616 35.8 17.2 22.9
1994 675 35.5 19.0 30.5
1995 675 39.0 17.3 30.5
1996 675 39.0 17.3 30.5
1997 616 36.0 17.1 29.2
1998 628 35.0 17.9 32.3
1999 662 36.0 18.4 37.2
2000 694 38.0 18.3 37.8
2001 709 42.0 16.9 39.8
2002 721 42.0 17.2 49.3
2003 721 42.0 17.2 49.3
2004 720 43.0 16.7 46.9
2005 765 45.0 17.0 48.2
2006 733 44.0 16.7 52.5
2007 715 52.0 13.8 54
2008 723 43.0 16.8 52.8
2009 729 43.0 17.0 52.4
2010 689 41.0 16.8 57.9
2011 680 41.0 16.5 61.9
2012 673 38.0 17.7 64.6
2013 652 37.0 17.6 64.6
2014 634 37.0 17.1 65.3
2015 606 37.0 16.3 62.7
2016 586 39.0 15.0 60.1
2017 601 39.5 15.2 100
2018 622 37.5 16.5 100
2019 635 38.5 16.4 65
2020 645 40.2 16.0 66.7
2021 642 42.0 15.2 67.6
2022 681 43.0 15.8 62.6
2023 686 43.3 15.8 77.8

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 Woodruff 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 $417 (4.5%) $369 (3.9%) $786 (8.4%) $7,670 (82.0%) $902 (9.6%) $8,571 (91.6%) $9,357
2020 $751 (8.0%) $396 (4.2%) $1,148 (12.3%) $7,821 (83.6%) $384 (4.1%) $8,206 (87.7%) $9,353
2021 $531 (5.2%) $291 (2.9%) $821 (8.1%) $8,220 (81.0%) $1,111 (10.9%) $9,332 (91.9%) $10,153
2022 $1,339 (12.2%) $350 (3.2%) $1,689 (15.4%) $8,313 (75.7%) $984 (9.0%) $9,297 (84.6%) $10,985
2023 $932 (8.8%) $625 (5.9%) $1,557 (14.8%) $8,094 (76.8%) $890 (8.4%) $8,984 (85.2%) $10,541

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodruff Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 75th of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 118th of 325 Middle schools
 12.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Woodruff Middle)49.837.9
 11.9%
   6th Grade Science (Spartanburg 04)49.837.9
 11.9%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Woodruff Middle)4044.2
 4.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Spartanburg 04)4044.2
 4.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Woodruff Middle)64.940
 24.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Spartanburg 04)64.940
 24.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Woodruff Middle)51.350.5
 0.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Spartanburg 04)51.350.5
 0.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Woodruff Middle)56.940.8
 16.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Spartanburg 04)56.940.8
 16.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Woodruff Middle)46.453.2
 6.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Spartanburg 04)46.453.2
 6.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Woodruff Middle)51.736.2
 15.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Spartanburg 04)51.736.2
 15.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Woodruff Middle)100100
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Spartanburg 04)8672.5
 13.5%
   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 Students635686
 8%
African American7091
 30%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian26
 200%
Hispanic7888
 12.8%
Pacific Islander01
White451440
 2.4%
Two or More Races3260
 87.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65%77.8%
 12.8%


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Woodruff Middle ranks 108th of 325 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 686 students attended Woodruff Middle.

Students at Woodruff Middle are 64% White, 13% African American, 13% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

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


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