Clay Hill Middle School serves 149 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
149 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-64%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-64%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
5%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
56%
31%
White
29%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% SC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% SC state average).
How many students attend Clay Hill Middle School?
149 students attend Clay Hill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Clay Hill Middle School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clay Hill Middle School?
Clay Hill Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clay Hill Middle School offer ?
Clay Hill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Clay Hill Middle School part of?
Clay Hill Middle School is part of Dorchester 04 School District.
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