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Landrum Middle

Middle School · Spartanburg 01 · Landrum, SC

A Spartanburg 01 middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

104 Redland Road, Landrum, SC 29356

  • Math 43% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 53% proficient (2022)
  • 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment6.4Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
District spending per student$11,970
Chronic Absenteeism28.9%

Students at Landrum Middle score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency53%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 48% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
56%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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

51.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Landrum 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,264/100K

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

$60,911

Median home value

$273,500

Median rent

$632/mo

College educated

34.5%

Homeownership

82.9%

Poverty rate

16.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29356; 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

2 in Spartanburg 01

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Inman IntermediateEnrollment path unverified4.94–6Not available318Compare →
T.e. Mabry MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.77–8Not available455Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Spartanburg 01

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#7 of 10
District spending per student
$11,970NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Landrum Middle

Landrum Middle is a public middle school in Landrum, SC, part of Spartanburg 01, serving approximately 218 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #789 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Landrum Middle

What grades does Landrum Middle serve?

Landrum Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Landrum Middle?

Landrum Middle has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Landrum Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Landrum Middle is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Landrum Middle rank in SC?

Landrum Middle ranks #789 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Landrum Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Landrum Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Landrum Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Landrum Middle has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Landrum Middle a charter school?

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

Is Landrum Middle a Title I school?

No, Landrum Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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

51.4% of students at Landrum 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
218
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Spartanburg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.9%
Area population (ZIP 29356)
8,782
Area average commute
29.9 min
Area median age
53.5
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 29356; 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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