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#1123 of 1,176 schools in SC

Leavelle Mccampbell Middle

Middle School · Aiken 01 · Graniteville, SC

An Aiken 01 middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1120 Weldon Way, Graniteville, SC 29829

  • Math 23% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 36% proficient (2022)
  • 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.3:1
District spending per student$11,967
Chronic Absenteeism26.6%

Students at Leavelle Mccampbell Middle score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency23%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency36%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 47 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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

72.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Leavelle Mccampbell 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,381/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$76,025

Median home value

$225,600

Median rent

$1,073/mo

College educated

31.5%

Homeownership

79.5%

Poverty rate

14.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29829; 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

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Nearby same-level schools

4 in Aiken 01

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New Ellenton Steam Magnet MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.86–8Not available271Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Aiken 01

Schools in district
41
Rank in district
#36 of 39
District spending per student
$11,967NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Leavelle Mccampbell Middle is listed in Aiken 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Leavelle Mccampbell Middle

Leavelle Mccampbell Middle is a public middle school in Graniteville, SC, part of Aiken 01, serving approximately 503 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,123 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Leavelle Mccampbell Middle

What grades does Leavelle Mccampbell Middle serve?

Leavelle Mccampbell Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Leavelle Mccampbell Middle?

Leavelle Mccampbell Middle has an enrollment of approximately 503 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Leavelle Mccampbell Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Leavelle Mccampbell Middle is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Leavelle Mccampbell Middle rank in SC?

Leavelle Mccampbell Middle ranks #1,123 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Leavelle Mccampbell Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Leavelle Mccampbell Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Leavelle Mccampbell Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Leavelle Mccampbell Middle has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Leavelle Mccampbell Middle a charter school?

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

Is Leavelle Mccampbell Middle a Title I school?

No, Leavelle Mccampbell Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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

72.6% of students at Leavelle Mccampbell 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
503
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Aiken County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.6%
Area population (ZIP 29829)
12,082
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
33.7
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 29829; 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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