Below Average
#1047 of 1,176 schools in SC
Leslie M. Stover Middle
Middle School · Kershaw 01 · Elgin, SC
A Kershaw 01 middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1649 Smyrna Road, Elgin, SC 29045
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Leslie M. Stover Middle score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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
63.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Leslie M. Stover 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,818/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elgin), 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
$80,627
Median home value
$241,200
Median rent
$1,318/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29045; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 837 | Compare → |
| Lugoff-elgin MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 652 | Compare → |
| North Central MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 415 | 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.
Kershaw 01
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #16 of 16
- District spending per student
- $11,753NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Leslie M. Stover Middle is listed in Kershaw 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leslie M. Stover Middle
Leslie M. Stover Middle is a public middle school in Elgin, SC, part of Kershaw 01, serving approximately 692 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,047 of 1,176 schools in SC.
State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leslie M. Stover Middle
What grades does Leslie M. Stover Middle serve?
Leslie M. Stover Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Leslie M. Stover Middle?
Leslie M. Stover Middle has an enrollment of approximately 692 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leslie M. Stover Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Leslie M. Stover Middle is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leslie M. Stover Middle rank in SC?
Leslie M. Stover Middle ranks #1,047 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Leslie M. Stover Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Leslie M. Stover Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Leslie M. Stover Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leslie M. Stover Middle has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Leslie M. Stover Middle a charter school?
No, Leslie M. Stover Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Leslie M. Stover Middle a Title I school?
No, Leslie M. Stover Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leslie M. Stover Middle?
63.2% of students at Leslie M. Stover 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
- 692
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Kershaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (803) 438-7414
- Area population (ZIP 29045)
- 28,896
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 29045; 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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