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#967 of 1,176 schools in SC

York Middle

Middle School · York 01 · York, SC

A York 01 middle school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1010 DeVinney Road, York, SC 29745

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 41% proficient (2022)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment6.3Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$14,172
Chronic Absenteeism34.5%

Students at York Middle score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 44 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 33% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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

63.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where York Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,790/100K

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

$75,665

Median home value

$242,200

Median rent

$961/mo

College educated

21.2%

Homeownership

80.6%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29745; 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 a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

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

York 01

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#8 of 8
District spending per student
$14,172NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About York Middle

York Middle is a public middle school in York, SC, part of York 01, serving approximately 786 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #967 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about York Middle

What grades does York Middle serve?

York Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend York Middle?

York Middle has an enrollment of approximately 786 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at York Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at York Middle is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does York Middle rank in SC?

York Middle ranks #967 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is York Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

York Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 York Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, York Middle has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is York Middle a charter school?

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

Is York Middle a Title I school?

No, York Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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

63.9% of students at York 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
7th – 8th
Enrollment
786
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
62
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.5%
Area population (ZIP 29745)
34,738
Area average commute
28.9 min
Area median age
42.7
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 29745; 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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