Very Good
#410 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 35% in state
St. James Intermediate
Middle School · Horry 01 · Myrtle Beach, SC
A Horry 01 middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9641 Scipio Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St. James Intermediate score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 55% across the 6-year record (2017–2022).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where St. James Intermediate 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,796/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Myrtle Beach), 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
$66,854
Median home value
$241,700
Median rent
$1,220/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29588; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. James MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 907 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Socastee MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 540 | Compare → |
| North Myrtle Beach MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,321 | 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.
Horry 01
- Schools in district
- 57
- Rank in district
- #23 of 55
- District spending per student
- $13,222NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
St. James Intermediate is listed in Horry 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. James Intermediate
St. James Intermediate is a public middle school in Myrtle Beach, SC, part of Horry 01, serving approximately 872 students in grades 5th-6th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #410 of 1,176 schools in SC.
State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St. James Intermediate
What grades does St. James Intermediate serve?
St. James Intermediate serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend St. James Intermediate?
St. James Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 872 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. James Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at St. James Intermediate is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St. James Intermediate rank in SC?
St. James Intermediate ranks #410 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is St. James Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
St. James Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 St. James Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. James Intermediate has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is St. James Intermediate a charter school?
No, St. James Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St. James Intermediate a Title I school?
No, St. James Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. James Intermediate?
45.1% of students at St. James Intermediate 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 872
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Horry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (843) 903-6005
- Area population (ZIP 29588)
- 53,114
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 29588; 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, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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