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Dillon Middle
Middle School · Dillon 04 · Dillon, SC
A Dillon 04 middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1803 Joan Drive, Dillon, SC 29536
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 26% proficient (2022)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dillon Middle score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 21% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dillon 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,103/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dillon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,637
Median home value
$87,300
Median rent
$681/mo
College educated
11.3%
Homeownership
55.8%
Poverty rate
28.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29536; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Dillon 04
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,856NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dillon Middle is listed in Dillon 04; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dillon Middle
Dillon Middle is a public middle school in Dillon, SC, part of Dillon 04, serving approximately 615 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,066 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dillon Middle
What grades does Dillon Middle serve?
Dillon Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dillon Middle?
Dillon Middle has an enrollment of approximately 615 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dillon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dillon Middle is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dillon Middle rank in SC?
Dillon Middle ranks #1,066 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Dillon Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Dillon Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Dillon Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dillon Middle has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Dillon Middle a charter school?
No, Dillon Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dillon Middle a Title I school?
No, Dillon Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dillon Middle?
100.0% of students at Dillon 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
- 615
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Dillon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.5%
- Phone
- (843) 774-1212
- Area population (ZIP 29536)
- 15,825
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 29536; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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