Denmark-Olar Middle

Summary:

Denmark-Olar Middle is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Denmark, South Carolina, with a student population of 148. The school is part of the Bamberg 03 school district, which is ranked 58 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student body is predominantly African American, making up 94.59% of the population, with only 4.05% White students.

Denmark-Olar Middle consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages in standardized test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 30% of 6th graders, 37% of 7th graders, and 25.5% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts. In mathematics, the proficiency rates were even lower, with only 2.5% of 6th graders, 3.7% of 7th graders, and 6.4% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better. The school's performance is particularly concerning for its male and low socioeconomic status student subgroups, which ranked 288 out of 294 and 283 out of 307 South Carolina middle schools, respectively, both with 0 stars from SchoolDigger.

Comparisons to nearby schools and districts highlight the disparity in educational outcomes. The nearby Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle School, also in the Bamberg 03 district, outperforms Denmark-Olar Middle in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates. Additionally, William J. Clark Middle in the Orangeburg district outperforms Denmark-Olar Middle, while Guinyard-Butler Middle and Barnwell Elementary, both in the Barnwell 45 district, have higher per-student spending compared to Denmark-Olar Middle's district.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1437 Church St
Denmark, SC 29042

(803) 793-3383

District: Bamberg 03

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

Student/teacher ratio: 24.6

Number of students: 148

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.6%

White:

4.1%

Two or more races:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.8%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.84. (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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Denmark-Olar Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Denmark-Olar Middle 305^th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Denmark-Olar Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Bamberg 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Bamberg 03 58^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Denmark-Olar Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.37	322^nd	325	0.9%
2024	10.84	305^th	325	6.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Denmark-Olar Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.88	308^th	313	1.6%
2024	14.79	283^rd	307	7.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Denmark-Olar Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.01	277^th	299	7.4%
2024	19.54	243^rd	294	17.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Denmark-Olar Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	2.75	303^rd	303	0.0%
2024	8.17	288^th	294	2.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Denmark-Olar Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.69	239^th	253	5.5%
2024	27.07	200^th	248	19.4%

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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.

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Denmark-Olar Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	6	140	0	0	0	0	2	0	148

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Denmark-Olar 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	148	6.0	24.6	56.8

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 Denmark-Olar 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	148	6.0	24.6	56.8

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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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
Denmark-Olar Middle	Public	6-8	1437 Church St	Denmark	29042	Bamberg County	Bamberg 03	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 793-3383	148	6	24.6	56.8%	6 (4.1%)	140 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	10.8	305^th of 325 public middle schools	6.2%		6.4	322^nd of 325 public middle schools	0.9%	17			30.0	37.0	25.5			2.5	3.7	6.4
Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle	Public	7-8	897 North Street	Bamberg	29003	Bamberg County	Bamberg 03	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 245-3058	192	15	12.8	44.8%	83 (43.2%)	99 (51.6%)	4 (2.1%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	45.9	162^nd of 325 public middle schools	50.2%		55.3	127^th of 325 public middle schools	60.9%	35				39.3	46.1				23.6	36.3
Carver Edisto Middle	Public	6-8	2018 Carver School Road	Cope	29038	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	No	(803) 534-3554	515	35	14.8	100.0%	187 (36.3%)	266 (51.7%)	39 (7.6%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.7%)	10.7	307^th of 325 public middle schools	5.5%		17	270^th of 325 public middle schools	16.9%	37			27.8	24.8	31.8			9.5	11.0	8.1	85.7	$10,066	$853	$605	$1,458	$7,401	$1,207	$8,609
Barnwell Elementary	Public	4-6	10524 Marlboro Avenue	Barnwell	29812	Barnwell County	Barnwell 45	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 541-1285	451	30	15.0	100.0%	194 (43.0%)	200 (44.3%)	22 (4.9%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (6.0%)								(n/a)	46.6	46.5	43.0			40.3	37.8	37.1				$13,823	$1,539	$1,952	$3,491	$8,749	$1,583	$10,332
Guinyard-Butler Middle	Public	7-8	779 Allen Street	Barnwell	29812	Barnwell County	Barnwell 45	No	No	No	No	(803) 541-1370	298	18	16.6	100.0%	118 (39.6%)	149 (50.0%)	12 (4.0%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	12 (4.0%)	19.4	263^rd of 325 public middle schools	19.1%		30.9	227^th of 325 public middle schools	30.2%	36				37.5	24.6				16.6	14.4	82.8	$14,181	$866	$1,857	$2,723	$9,998	$1,460	$11,458
Williston-Elko Middle	Public	6-8	12233 Main Street	Williston	29853	Barnwell County	Barnwell 48	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 266-3430	169	14	12.0	52.1%	60 (35.5%)	94 (55.6%)	8 (4.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.6%)	41.7	180^th of 325 public middle schools	44.6%		26.4	243^rd of 325 public middle schools	25.2%	63			48.9	49.0	32.1			29.8	39.2	21.4
William J. Clark Middle	Public	6-8	919 Bennett Avenue	Orangeburg	29115	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	No	(803) 531-2200	687	40	17.1	100.0%	13 (1.9%)	615 (89.5%)	38 (5.5%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (1.7%)	13.2	293^rd of 325 public middle schools	9.8%		12	295^th of 325 public middle schools	9.2%	2			32.0	26.6	31.5			13.8	10.9	12.0	92.9	$12,121	$1,202	$652	$1,855	$9,195	$1,072	$10,267

Frequently Asked Questions about Denmark-Olar Middle

Is Denmark-Olar Middle a good school?

Denmark-Olar Middle ranks in the bottom 6.2% of South Carolina middle schools.

What district is Denmark-Olar Middle in?

Bamberg 03

How many students attend Denmark-Olar Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 148 students attended Denmark-Olar Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Denmark-Olar Middle?

Students at Denmark-Olar Middle are 95% African American, 4% White, 1% Two or more races.

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