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#775 of 1,176 schools in SC

Starr-iva Middle

Middle School · Anderson 03 · Starr, SC

An Anderson 03 middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1034 Rainey Road, Starr, SC 29684

  • Math 35% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$12,976
Chronic Absenteeism42.6%

Students at Starr-iva Middle score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 41% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

61.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Starr-iva 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: High1,955/100K

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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

$58,047

Median home value

$170,100

Median rent

$915/mo

College educated

10.3%

Homeownership

81.4%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29684; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Anderson 03

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$12,976NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Starr-iva Middle is listed in Anderson 03; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Starr-iva Middle

Starr-iva Middle is a public middle school in Starr, SC, part of Anderson 03, serving approximately 606 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #775 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Starr-iva Middle

What grades does Starr-iva Middle serve?

Starr-iva Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Starr-iva Middle?

Starr-iva Middle has an enrollment of approximately 606 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Starr-iva Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Starr-iva 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 Starr-iva Middle rank in SC?

Starr-iva Middle ranks #775 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Starr-iva Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Starr-iva Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Starr-iva Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Starr-iva Middle has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Starr-iva Middle a charter school?

No, Starr-iva Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Starr-iva Middle a Title I school?

No, Starr-iva Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Starr-iva Middle?

61.4% of students at Starr-iva 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
606
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Anderson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.6%
Area population (ZIP 29684)
5,431
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
38.3
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 29684; 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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