Below Average
#1034 of 1,176 schools in SC
Mccormick Middle
Middle School · Mccormick 01 · Mccormick, SC
A Mccormick 01 middle school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6979 Highway 28 South, Mccormick, SC 29835
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mccormick Middle score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 52 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 12% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (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 Mccormick 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 1Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,408/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mccormick), 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
$54,478
Median home value
$195,300
Median rent
$589/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
82.5%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29835; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Mccormick 01
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $25,641NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mccormick Middle is listed in McCormick 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mccormick Middle
Mccormick Middle is a public middle school in Mccormick, SC, part of Mccormick 01, serving approximately 125 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,034 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mccormick Middle
What grades does Mccormick Middle serve?
Mccormick Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mccormick Middle?
Mccormick Middle has an enrollment of approximately 125 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccormick Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccormick Middle is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mccormick Middle rank in SC?
Mccormick Middle ranks #1,034 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Mccormick Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Mccormick Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Mccormick Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mccormick Middle has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mccormick Middle a charter school?
No, Mccormick Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mccormick Middle a Title I school?
No, Mccormick Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mccormick Middle?
100.0% of students at Mccormick 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
- 125
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- McCormick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.0%
- Phone
- (864) 443-2243
- Area population (ZIP 29835)
- 6,325
- Area average commute
- 34.3 min
- Area median age
- 62.5
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 29835; 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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