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#771 of 1,176 schools in SC
R. P. Dawkins Middle
Middle School · Spartanburg 06 · Moore, SC
A Spartanburg 06 middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1300 East Blackstock Road, Moore, SC 29369
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at R. P. Dawkins Middle score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (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
69.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where R. P. Dawkins 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 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,222/100K
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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
$82,002
Median home value
$233,700
Median rent
$1,429/mo
College educated
31.8%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29369; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. E. Gable MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 791 | Compare → |
| Carver MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 659 | Compare → |
| Oakbrook Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Fairforest MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 1,007 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Spartanburg 06
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #4 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,109NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
R. P. Dawkins Middle is listed in Spartanburg 06; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About R. P. Dawkins Middle
R. P. Dawkins Middle is a public middle school in Moore, SC, part of Spartanburg 06, serving approximately 847 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #771 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about R. P. Dawkins Middle
What grades does R. P. Dawkins Middle serve?
R. P. Dawkins Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend R. P. Dawkins Middle?
R. P. Dawkins Middle has an enrollment of approximately 847 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R. P. Dawkins Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at R. P. Dawkins Middle is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does R. P. Dawkins Middle rank in SC?
R. P. Dawkins Middle ranks #771 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is R. P. Dawkins Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
R. P. Dawkins Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 R. P. Dawkins Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, R. P. Dawkins Middle has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is R. P. Dawkins Middle a charter school?
No, R. P. Dawkins Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is R. P. Dawkins Middle a Title I school?
No, R. P. Dawkins Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for R. P. Dawkins Middle?
69.3% of students at R. P. Dawkins 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
- 847
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Spartanburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.7%
- Phone
- (864) 576-8088
- Area population (ZIP 29369)
- 15,782
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 29369; 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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