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#707 of 1,176 schools in SC

A. L. Corbett Middle

Middle School · Aiken 01 · Wagener, SC

An Aiken 01 middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

10 A.L. Corbett Circle, Wagener, SC 29164

  • Math 16% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change-0.44 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2022
TrendStable
Academics3.6Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$11,967
Chronic Absenteeism28.6%

Students at A. L. Corbett Middle score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency16%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 24% across the 5-year record (2018–2022).

Show all 5 years by subject
2018
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 10 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where A. L. Corbett Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,381/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$45,755

Median home value

$186,200

Median rent

$786/mo

College educated

23.8%

Homeownership

77.2%

Poverty rate

18.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29164; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Aiken 01

Schools in district
41
Rank in district
#23 of 39
District spending per student
$11,967NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

A. L. Corbett Middle is listed in Aiken 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About A. L. Corbett Middle

A. L. Corbett Middle is a public middle school in Wagener, SC, part of Aiken 01, serving approximately 203 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #707 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about A. L. Corbett Middle

What grades does A. L. Corbett Middle serve?

A. L. Corbett Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend A. L. Corbett Middle?

A. L. Corbett Middle has an enrollment of approximately 203 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at A. L. Corbett Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at A. L. Corbett Middle is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does A. L. Corbett Middle rank in SC?

A. L. Corbett Middle ranks #707 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is A. L. Corbett Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

A. L. Corbett Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at A. L. Corbett Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, A. L. Corbett Middle has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Is A. L. Corbett Middle a charter school?

No, A. L. Corbett Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is A. L. Corbett Middle a Title I school?

No, A. L. Corbett Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for A. L. Corbett Middle?

100.0% of students at A. L. Corbett Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
203
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Aiken County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.6%
Area population (ZIP 29164)
4,961
Area average commute
30 min
Area median age
39
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29164; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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