Estill Middle

Summary:

Estill Middle is a public middle school in Estill, South Carolina, serving 133 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Hampton School District, which is ranked 42 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Estill Middle has a predominantly African American student population, with 90.98% of students identifying as such.

Estill Middle's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly lower than the state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) ranged from 29.1% (6th grade) to 41% (7th grade), compared to the state averages of 53.7% (6th grade) and 50.2% (7th grade). Similarly, the percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics ranged from 2.6% (8th grade) to 21.9% (6th grade), significantly lower than the state averages of 30.2% (8th grade) and 38.4% (6th grade). Estill Middle's performance on academic measures is particularly low for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 220 out of 307 South Carolina middle schools for this subgroup.

The stark racial composition of Estill Middle, with over 90% of students being African American, is noteworthy. This, coupled with the school's low performance for African American students, suggests that there may be systemic challenges or inequities that need to be addressed. In comparison, the nearby North District Middle and Hampton Elementary schools, while still below state averages in some areas, perform significantly better than Estill Middle across various academic measures. This suggests that there may be opportunities to learn from the practices and strategies employed at these higher-performing schools.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1450 Columbia Highway Suite B
Estill, SC 29918

(803) 625-5200

District: Hampton

SchoolDigger Rank:
256^th of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,930

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 120

Racial breakdown:

African American:

89.2%

Hispanic:

9.2%

White:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Estill Middle ranks worse than 78.8% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.53. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Estill Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Hampton School District. Racial makeup is: African American (89.2%), Hispanic (9.2%), two or more races (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Hampton School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Estill Middle is 17.3, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Hampton School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Estill Middle is $13,930, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Hampton School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Estill Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Estill Middle 256^th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Estill Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hampton:

SchoolDigger ranks Hampton 42^nd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Estill Middle

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Rank History for all students at Estill Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.89	264^th	325	18.8%
2024	21.53	256^th	325	21.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Estill Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.18	247^th	313	21.1%
2024	28.86	220^th	307	28.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Estill Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.32	245^th	299	18.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Estill Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.54	217^th	303	28.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Estill Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.46	124^th	253	51.0%
2024	47.47	117^th	248	52.8%

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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.

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Estill Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2022	0	146	1	7	0	154
2023	2	121	1	8	1	133
2024	1	107	0	11	1	120

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 Estill Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	154	13.0	11.8	100
2023	133	13.1	10.1	100
2024	120	6.9	17.3	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 Estill Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	154	13.0	11.8	100
2023	133	13.1	10.1	100
2024	120	6.9	17.3	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 Estill Middle

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2023	$1,526 (11.0%)	$611 (4.4%)	$2,137 (15.3%)	$9,101 (65.3%)	$2,692 (19.3%)	$11,793 (84.7%)	$13,930

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Schools Near Estill Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)					SC READY Mathematics (2024)					EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Estill Middle	Public	6-8	1450 Columbia Highway Suite B	Estill	29918	Hampton County	Hampton	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 625-5200	120	7	17.3	100.0%	1 (0.8%)	107 (89.2%)	11 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	21.5	256^th of 325 public middle schools	21.2%		18.9	264^th of 325 public middle schools	18.8%	8			29.1	41.0	40.5			21.9	17.5	2.6		$13,930	$1,526	$611	$2,137	$9,101	$2,692	$11,793
Hampton Elementary	Public	4-6	505 Hoover Street	Hampton	29924	Hampton County	Hampton	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 943-3251	268	23	11.5	100.0%	96 (35.8%)	154 (57.5%)	9 (3.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)								(n/a)	55.0	60.0	55.0			61.4	31.6	19.3				$14,534	$2,154	$1,192	$3,346	$9,598	$1,591	$11,189
North District Middle	Public	7-8	611 Tillman Avenue	Varnville	29944	Hampton County	Hampton	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 943-3507	250	20	12.3	100.0%	93 (37.2%)	137 (54.8%)	12 (4.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	47.9	156^th of 325 public middle schools	52.0%		32.1	221^st of 325 public middle schools	32.0%	65				56.0	48.4				24.2	21.1	90.5	$14,917	$1,382	$1,120	$2,502	$10,407	$2,008	$12,415
Allendale-Fairfax Middle	Public	6-8	3581 Allendale-Fairfax Highway	Fairfax	29827	Allendale County	Allendale 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 584-3489	194	15	12.9	100.0%	8 (4.1%)	178 (91.8%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	23.7	246^th of 325 public middle schools	24.3%		21	257^th of 325 public middle schools	20.9%	11			39.1	39.7	40.4			16.7	15.9	15.3		$18,823	$1,564	$3,980	$5,544	$10,542	$2,737	$13,279

Frequently Asked Questions about Estill Middle

What district is Estill Middle in?

Hampton

What is the racial makeup of Estill Middle?

Students at Estill Middle are 89% African American, 9% Hispanic.

How many students attend Estill Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 120 students attended Estill Middle.

Is Estill Middle a good school?

Estill Middle ranks in the bottom 21.2% of South Carolina middle schools.

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