Very Good
#391 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 33% in state
Florence Chapel Middle
Middle School · Spartanburg 05 · Duncan, SC
A Spartanburg 05 middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
290 Shoals Road, Duncan, SC 29334
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 59% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Florence Chapel Middle score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Florence Chapel 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,171/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Duncan), 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
$76,595
Median home value
$267,300
Median rent
$1,221/mo
College educated
34.2%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29334; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakbrook Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Fairforest MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 4.9 mi | 1,007 | Compare → |
| D. R. Hill MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 7–8 | Not available | 699 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Spartanburg 05
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #4 of 12
- District spending per student
- $11,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Florence Chapel Middle is listed in Spartanburg 05; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Florence Chapel Middle
Florence Chapel Middle is a public middle school in Duncan, SC, part of Spartanburg 05, serving approximately 882 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #391 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Florence Chapel Middle
What grades does Florence Chapel Middle serve?
Florence Chapel Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Florence Chapel Middle?
Florence Chapel Middle has an enrollment of approximately 882 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Chapel Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence Chapel Middle is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Florence Chapel Middle rank in SC?
Florence Chapel Middle ranks #391 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Florence Chapel Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Florence Chapel Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Florence Chapel Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Florence Chapel Middle has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Florence Chapel Middle a charter school?
No, Florence Chapel Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Florence Chapel Middle a Title I school?
No, Florence Chapel Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Florence Chapel Middle?
53.5% of students at Florence Chapel 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 882
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Spartanburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (864) 949-2310
- Area population (ZIP 29334)
- 18,260
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 29334; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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