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James Island Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 389 students

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3 stars

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Posted July 21, 2011

JIMS has made my child feel at home and she has made great progress academically. Ditto the parent's comment below about bullying. No tolerance policy. Positve Behavioral Intervention System really works. Great special ed support.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 19, 2010

They have been a wonderful learning environment for my son and have embraced and shown care and compassion for him. He had a brain tumor removed at 10 and had a stroke during the procedure. As a result, he walks with a limp and wears a leg brace. When faced with some bullying, the school took immediate action and corrected the problem. They also set him up with a speech pathologist to help him with some of those issues. They are always a joy when you call with any concern......quick to respond! I love them!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 16, 2009

This was a great school. I made so many friends, and I loved most of my teachers, with the exception of 1 or 2. I am so glad that I went there, and I can't believe my middle school years are over.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 21, 2008

This is a wonderful school. All of my chirldren went there and now my grand children goes there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 5, 2006

Mr. Davie is an excellent principal that really cares about each child. He has a very solid reputation with students, parents and staff and we all are grateful for him. The school tries to promote positive behavior with fun incentives like school dances. The staff seems to also deal fairly with disclipline issues.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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 70% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
64%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
66%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

108 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
77%
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 71% in 2012.

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
75%
Social Studies

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

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
64%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2010.

142 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
74%
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.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
61%
Social Studies

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

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
59%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
64%
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 Students79%
Female88%
Male67%
African-American59%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant79%

Math

All Students82%
Female88%
Male73%
African-American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant82%

Science

All Students70%
Female70%
Male69%
African-American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Subsidized meals46%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English70%
Non-migrant70%

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African-American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Subsidized meals100%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
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 Students73%
Female73%
Male74%
African-American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled9%
Not disabled80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
Non-migrant73%

Math

All Students75%
Female73%
Male77%
African-American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled18%
Not disabled81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant75%

Science

All Students78%
Female81%
Male77%
African-American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled9%
Not disabled85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant78%

Social Studies

All Students53%
Female48%
Male56%
African-American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White63%
Subsidized meals41%
Full-pay meals69%
Disabled0%
Not disabled58%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English53%
Non-migrant53%
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 Students69%
Female78%
Male59%
African-American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled20%
Not disabled74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English69%
Non-migrant69%

Math

All Students57%
Female57%
Male57%
African-American43%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White70%
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay meals69%
Disabled20%
Not disabled61%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English57%
Non-migrant57%

Science

All Students64%
Female61%
Male68%
African-American32%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Subsidized meals47%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled67%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant64%

Social Studies

All Students44%
Female43%
Male45%
African-American22%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White70%
Subsidized meals32%
Full-pay meals57%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled49%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English44%
Non-migrant44%

Writing

All Students71%
Female81%
Male60%
African-American51%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant71%
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

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
96%
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.

2012

 
 
n/a

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 Students90%
Female89%
Male91%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Subsidized mealsn/a
Full-pay meals100%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%

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 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

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 52% 53%
Black 46% 39%
Hispanic 2% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 44%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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1484 Camp Rd
Charleston, SC 29412
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Phone: (843) 762-2784

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