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Guinyard-Butler Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 384 students

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3 stars

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6 reviews of this school


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Posted March 18, 2010

very deciplined school.im a 7th grade student.I like the administration.i love this school and i never forget this school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 18, 2010

I think that this school needs alot of improve ments but all we can do is work on them so im will be proud to go to barnwell high school!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 13, 2009

im a 8th grader about to go to the 9th grade i can say this school is real fun to be at but i had my ups and downs at this school. but dont take that the wronge way i loved the teachers and all the staff members i wll never forget this school
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 11, 2008

this is a great school you and your child will love it because your child will learn a lot of things here
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 19, 2008

I am a 8th student at this school and when im at school i dont feel safe most of the teachers are good and the kids are bad. and i dont think that we should do PACT it makes me really scared that im going to fail!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 28, 2003

I don't think students should take any pact tests the teachers that are teaching the child should be the one that knows what they know and if they know it enough to go to the next grade. All these tests do is make the child upset and scare that they will fail making them think they are dumb because of the tests and teachers talking about them to the student if they get a low score. it really don't prepare them for the future or to go to the next level, I think if the teacher think that the child knows enough to the next level regardless of the pact score. I have to to some teachers about the pact and they don't agree about taking the test and some parents also, but that's my opinon and I'am just one person. The teacher that teaches them should be the one that will give them a test that they made up to determine if the child should go to the next grade. That's just my beliefs. child is ready to leave that grade and go to the next


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2012.

168 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
59%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

168 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
64%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

168 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
59%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2012.

168 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
51%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2010.

170 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
57%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2012.

202 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

202 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
46%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
39%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
48%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

202 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
53%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students58%
Female60%
Male56%
African-American42%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White71%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals66%
Disabled19%
Not disabled65%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant58%

Math

All Students50%
Female51%
Male49%
African-American36%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White62%
Subsidized meals43%
Full-pay meals60%
Disabled15%
Not disabled56%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English50%
Non-migrant50%

Science

All Students48%
Female48%
Male47%
African-American32%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White62%
Subsidized meals39%
Full-pay meals60%
Disabled8%
Not disabled55%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English48%
Non-migrant48%

Social Studies

All Students51%
Female55%
Male49%
African-American37%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White63%
Subsidized meals42%
Full-pay meals65%
Disabled15%
Not disabled58%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English52%
Non-migrant51%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students58%
Female70%
Male46%
African-American44%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White70%
Subsidized meals53%
Full-pay meals67%
Disabled20%
Not disabled64%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English59%
Non-migrant58%

Math

All Students44%
Female50%
Male37%
African-American26%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White58%
Subsidized meals31%
Full-pay meals63%
Disabled8%
Not disabled49%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English44%
Non-migrant44%

Science

All Students57%
Female58%
Male57%
African-American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White79%
Subsidized meals49%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled36%
Not disabled60%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant57%

Social Studies

All Students50%
Female53%
Male45%
African-American25%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White64%
Subsidized meals41%
Full-pay meals58%
Disabled29%
Not disabled53%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English50%
Non-migrant50%

Writing

All Students64%
Female73%
Male55%
African-American52%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White75%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals74%
Disabled27%
Not disabled70%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English65%
Non-migrant64%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 82% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 76% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English I

The state average for English I was 74% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 60% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 53% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score a C or above.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students100%
Female100%
Malen/a
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Subsidized mealsn/a
Full-pay meals100%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English100%

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized mealsn/a
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabledn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

English I

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Subsidized meals100%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English100%

U.S. History and Government

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized mealsn/a
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabledn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score a C or above.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 54% 53%
Black 45% 39%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Hispanic 1% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 58%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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779 Allen St
Barnwell, SC 29812
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Phone: (803) 541-1370

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