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#1097 of 1,176 schools in SC
Palmetto Middle
Middle School · Marion 10 · Mullins, SC
A Marion 10 middle school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
305 O'Neal Street, Mullins, SC 29574
- Math 7% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Palmetto 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
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 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
How we rate schools
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Where Palmetto 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,580/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mullins), 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
$32,699
Median home value
$77,600
Median rent
$705/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
61.3%
Poverty rate
30.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29574; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mullins Marion Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Pee Dee AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Johnakin MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 461 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Marion 10
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,411NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 42.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Palmetto Middle is listed in Marion 10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palmetto Middle
Palmetto Middle is a public middle school in Mullins, SC, part of Marion 10, serving approximately 296 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,097 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palmetto Middle
What grades does Palmetto Middle serve?
Palmetto Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Palmetto Middle?
Palmetto Middle has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmetto Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmetto Middle is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palmetto Middle rank in SC?
Palmetto Middle ranks #1,097 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Palmetto Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Palmetto Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Palmetto Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palmetto Middle has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Palmetto Middle a charter school?
No, Palmetto Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palmetto Middle a Title I school?
No, Palmetto Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palmetto Middle?
100.0% of students at Palmetto 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
- 296
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (843) 464-3730
- Area population (ZIP 29574)
- 9,383
- Area average commute
- 29.1 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 29574; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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