Average
#763 of 1,176 schools in SC
- Math 39% proficient (2022)
- Reading 46% proficient (2022)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Latta Middle score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 43% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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
79.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Latta 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,358/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Latta), 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
$41,589
Median home value
$70,400
Median rent
$655/mo
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
33.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29565; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Dillon 03
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,765NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Latta Middle is listed in Dillon 03; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Latta Middle
Latta Middle is a public middle school in Latta, SC, part of Dillon 03, serving approximately 470 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #763 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Latta Middle
What grades does Latta Middle serve?
Latta Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Latta Middle?
Latta Middle has an enrollment of approximately 470 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Latta Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Latta Middle is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Latta Middle rank in SC?
Latta Middle ranks #763 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Latta Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Latta Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Latta Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Latta Middle has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Latta Middle a charter school?
No, Latta Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Latta Middle a Title I school?
No, Latta Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Latta Middle?
79.4% of students at Latta 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 470
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dillon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (843) 752-7117
- Area population (ZIP 29565)
- 6,460
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 29565; 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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