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#839 of 1,176 schools in SC

Whittemore Park Middle

Middle School · Horry 01 · Conway, SC

A Horry 01 middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1808 Rhue Street, Conway, SC 29527

  • Math 26% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$13,222
Chronic Absenteeism24.8%

Students at Whittemore Park Middle score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency26%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
24%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Whittemore Park 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,426/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Conway), 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

$53,078

Median home value

$197,000

Median rent

$962/mo

College educated

13.7%

Homeownership

74.3%

Poverty rate

17.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29527; 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Conway MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.56–81.0 mi630Compare →
Conway Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3privatePK–122.0 mi289Compare →
North Myrtle Beach MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.96–8Not available1,321Compare →
Ocean Bay MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.56–8Not available763Compare →

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
#51 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

Whittemore Park Middle is listed in Horry 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Whittemore Park Middle

Whittemore Park Middle is a public middle school in Conway, SC, part of Horry 01, serving approximately 956 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #839 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Whittemore Park Middle

What grades does Whittemore Park Middle serve?

Whittemore Park Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Whittemore Park Middle?

Whittemore Park Middle has an enrollment of approximately 956 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittemore Park Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Whittemore Park Middle is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Whittemore Park Middle rank in SC?

Whittemore Park Middle ranks #839 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Whittemore Park Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Whittemore Park Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Whittemore Park Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Whittemore Park Middle has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Whittemore Park Middle a charter school?

No, Whittemore Park Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Whittemore Park Middle a Title I school?

No, Whittemore Park Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whittemore Park Middle?

100.0% of students at Whittemore Park 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
956
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
63
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Horry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.8%
Area population (ZIP 29527)
29,054
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
41.9
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 29527; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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