Scott's Branch Middle

Summary:

Scott's Branch Middle is a public middle school located in Summerton, South Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 144. The school is part of the Clarendon 06 school district, which is ranked 45 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Scott's Branch Middle has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (86.81%) compared to nearby schools like Bates Middle and C.E. Murray Middle, which have a more diverse racial composition. The school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in SC READY/English Language Arts and Mathematics, is consistently lower than the Clarendon 06 district and the state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 34.9% of 6th-grade students at Scott's Branch Middle were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 51.2% in the district and 53.7% statewide. Additionally, the school has a low statewide ranking, placing 255th out of 325 South Carolina middle schools in 2023-2024 and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school's overall performance is low, the ranking for African American students is higher, placing 116th out of 248 middle schools in the state in 2023-2024. However, the ranking for low socioeconomic status students is still low, at 231st out of 307 middle schools. Interestingly, Scott's Branch Middle has a relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 2.08%, compared to the nearby schools, such as Manning Elementary and Manning Junior High, which have over 97% free/reduced lunch recipients. This suggests potential disparities in resource allocation or funding that could be impacting the school's performance.

Detail:

Public 6-8

9253 Alex Harvin Highway
Summerton, SC 29148

(803) 574-2100

District: Clarendon 06

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

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 143

Racial breakdown:

African American:

87.4%

White:

4.9%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Scott's Branch Middle ranks worse than 78.5% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.58. (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 Scott's Branch Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Clarendon 06 School District. Racial makeup is: African American (87.4%), White (4.9%), Hispanic (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Clarendon 06 School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Scott's Branch Middle is 16.1. 1 middle schools in the Clarendon 06 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Scott's Branch Middle employs 8.8 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Scott's Branch Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott's Branch Middle 255^th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Scott's Branch Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

African American students:

Clarendon 06:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarendon 06 45^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Scott's Branch Middle

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Rank History for all students at Scott's Branch Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.54	224^th	325	31.1%
2024	21.58	255^th	325	21.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Scott's Branch Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.59	158^th	313	49.5%
2024	27.45	231^st	307	24.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Scott's Branch Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.61	229^th	299	23.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Scott's Branch Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.05	160^th	303	47.2%
2024	21.84	231^st	294	21.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Scott's Branch Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.77	54^th	253	78.7%
2024	47.71	116^th	248	53.2%

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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 Scott's Branch Middle

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0
2023	11	125	5	3	144
2024	7	125	6	5	143

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 Scott's Branch Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	144	11.5	12.5	2.1
2024	143	8.8	16.1	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 Scott's Branch Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	144	11.5	12.5	2.1
2024	143	8.8	16.1	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.

Schools Near Scott's Branch 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
Scott's Branch Middle	Public	6-8	9253 Alex Harvin Highway	Summerton	29148	Clarendon County	Clarendon 06	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 574-2100	143	9	16.1	100.0%	7 (4.9%)	125 (87.4%)	6 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.5%)	21.6	255^th of 325 public middle schools	21.5%		31.5	224^th of 325 public middle schools	31.1%	31			34.9	41.1	25.6			25.6	19.6	7.0
Manning Junior High	Public	7-8	1101 W.L. Hamilton Road	Manning	29102	Clarendon County	Clarendon 06	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 435-8195	352	23	15.3	100.0%	93 (26.4%)	229 (65.1%)	19 (5.4%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	36.7	198^th of 325 public middle schools	39.1%		34.6	213^th of 325 public middle schools	34.5%	15				43.9	47.3				26.4	12.2
Manning Elementary	Public	4-6	311 West Boyce Street	Manning	29102	Clarendon County	Clarendon 06	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 435-5066	485	26	18.6	100.0%	119 (24.5%)	314 (64.7%)	35 (7.2%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)								(n/a)	40.8	36.4	51.8			34.5	25.1	32.6
Furman Middle	Public	6-8	3400 Bethel Church Road	Sumter	29154	Sumter County	Sumter 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 481-8519	669	35	19.1	100.0%	210 (31.4%)	387 (57.8%)	27 (4.0%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	34 (5.1%)	20.7	259^th of 325 public middle schools	20.3%		20.4	260^th of 325 public middle schools	20.0%	1			36.0	29.7	39.4			15.2	12.3	20.8	92.6	$10,306	$777	$691	$1,467	$7,486	$1,353	$8,839
C. E. Murray Middle	Public	6-8	222-A C.E. Murray Boulevard	Greeleyville	29056	Williamsburg County	Williamsburg 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 426-2121	146	13	11.6	97.9%	7 (4.8%)	135 (92.5%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	26.8	239^th of 325 public middle schools	26.5%		13.7	289^th of 325 public middle schools	11.1%	50			54.6	43.2	40.7			18.2	9.0	3.8		$11,581	$1,374	$2,935	$4,308	$5,551	$1,721	$7,273
Bates Middle	Public	6-8	715 Estate Street	Sumter	29150	Sumter County	Sumter 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 775-0711	525	38	13.8	100.0%	121 (23.0%)	351 (66.9%)	21 (4.0%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	22 (4.2%)	9.5	313^th of 325 public middle schools	3.7%		17.4	269^th of 325 public middle schools	17.2%	44			23.1	24.4	31.1			7.8	9.1	8.8	81.6	$10,668	$1,193	$725	$1,918	$7,630	$1,120	$8,750

Frequently Asked Questions about Scott's Branch Middle

Is Scott's Branch Middle a good school?

Scott's Branch Middle ranks in the bottom 21.5% of South Carolina middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Scott's Branch Middle?

Students at Scott's Branch Middle are 87% African American, 5% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Scott's Branch Middle in?

Clarendon 06

How many students attend Scott's Branch Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 143 students attended Scott's Branch Middle.

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