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#568 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 48% in state

Greenville Middle Academy

Middle School · Greenville 01 · Greenville, SC

A Greenville 01 middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

339 Lowndes Avenue, Greenville, SC 29607

  • Math 45% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment5.8Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$12,375
Chronic Absenteeism22.9%

Students at Greenville Middle Academy score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 36 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 51% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
56%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
58%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

60.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Greenville Middle Academy 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Transit 21Minimal Transit
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,116/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greenville), 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

$69,249

Median home value

$315,100

Median rent

$1,339/mo

College educated

49.8%

Homeownership

45.6%

Poverty rate

11.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29607; 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bob Jones AcademyPrivate · tuition4.9privatePK–121.0 mi1,012Compare →
Cyber Academy of South CarolinaCharter · enrollment unverified5.3K–121.6 mi3,493Compare →
League AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.36–81.6 mi765Compare →
Veritas Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privateK–121.8 mi209Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.

Greenville 01

Schools in district
93
Rank in district
#52 of 88
District spending per student
$12,375NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Greenville Middle Academy is listed in Greenville 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Greenville Middle Academy

Greenville Middle Academy is a public middle school in Greenville, SC, part of Greenville 01, serving approximately 750 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #568 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Greenville Middle Academy

What grades does Greenville Middle Academy serve?

Greenville Middle Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Greenville Middle Academy?

Greenville Middle Academy has an enrollment of approximately 750 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenville Middle Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Greenville Middle Academy is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Greenville Middle Academy rank in SC?

Greenville Middle Academy ranks #568 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Greenville Middle Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Greenville Middle Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Greenville Middle Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Greenville Middle Academy has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Greenville Middle Academy a charter school?

No, Greenville Middle Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Greenville Middle Academy a Title I school?

No, Greenville Middle Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greenville Middle Academy?

60.5% of students at Greenville Middle Academy 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
750
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Greenville County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.9%
Area population (ZIP 29607)
43,325
Area average commute
21.3 min
Area median age
34.8
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 29607; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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