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Laurens Middle
Middle School · Laurens 55 · Laurens, SC
A Laurens 55 middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1035 West Main Street, Laurens, SC 29360
- Math 18% proficient (2022)
- Reading 29% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Laurens Middle score 24% 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 24% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Laurens 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,930/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Laurens), 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
$55,846
Median home value
$151,500
Median rent
$808/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29360; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanders MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 289 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Laurens 55
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Laurens Middle is listed in Laurens 55; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laurens Middle
Laurens Middle is a public middle school in Laurens, SC, part of Laurens 55, serving approximately 395 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,072 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laurens Middle
What grades does Laurens Middle serve?
Laurens Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Laurens Middle?
Laurens Middle has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurens Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurens 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 Laurens Middle rank in SC?
Laurens Middle ranks #1,072 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Laurens Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Laurens 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 Laurens Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laurens Middle has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Laurens Middle a charter school?
No, Laurens Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laurens Middle a Title I school?
No, Laurens Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laurens Middle?
100.0% of students at Laurens 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
- 395
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Laurens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.7%
- Phone
- (864) 984-2400
- Area population (ZIP 29360)
- 22,066
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 29360; 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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