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Longleaf Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 586 students

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4 stars

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2013:
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2011:
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2010:
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Posted April 8, 2013

Sixth grade was great, especially the agent program. Seventh grade had its challenges, half of the teachers were good while the other half (including the principal) seemed to just be making appearances. Eighth grade has been the toughest, 3/4 of the teachers don't seem to care about the kids or their education and the ones that do care, seem stifled by the administration. No wonder scores were worse in 2012. I hope the school bounces back.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2011

My daughter attends this school this year and I have to say that I love the school. We moved here a couple of years ago and I can say that this is one of the better schhols. I like it because the principal and administrators are responsive to my concerns and they are very involved with school improvement and ways of continued growth of the school. I, especially liked the fact that for my daughter's first year, they offered summer programs to allow rising 6th graders to become familiar with the middle school environment. I like the size of the school and it was not an overwhelming environment. My daughter loves the teaching style of Mr. Jenkins and I have enjoyed the responsiveness of all of her teachers. Kudos
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2010

Longleaf is a great learning environment
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 2, 2010

I love this school and it has fun activities but have great opertunities and a great education keep it up lepords
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 9, 2009

As a parent of a student at Longleaf, I am concerned and disappointed that the students seem to be running the school. I frequent the school no less than once a month. There is a lack of holding students accountable for the rules and and consistent consequences to ensure an adequate learning environment. The lack of respect, language, and defiance is horrific. It is no wonder test scores are not as they should be. Quality learning cannot take place in the chaotic and undisciplined environment within the classrooms and halls. Additionally, there are no programs for students to become involoved in their school community. Longleaf needs to consistent discipline in and out of the classrooms. It's sort of like 'the tail wagging the dog' over there. Consistent rules and consequences should be the norm and understood by all. Only then can real learning and test score improve!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 19, 2009

I love this school it gives kids freedom and great education. It does need programs though.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 26, 2009

I love this School. My mom works here it is a great school!
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 18, 2008

I don't like the school. It is so BORING and they DO NOT make it fun over there.
—Submitted by a student


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.

About these ratings

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.

239 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

238 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
52%
Social Studies

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

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
71%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

194 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
66%
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.

215 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

215 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

215 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
63%
Social Studies

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

214 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
65%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2010.

164 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
66%
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.

183 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
74%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

183 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
64%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
76%
Social Studies

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

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
78%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

182 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
79%
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 Students62%
Female69%
Male54%
African-American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals72%
Disabled29%
Not disabled66%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English62%
Non-migrant62%

Math

All Students64%
Female69%
Male57%
African-American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals72%
Disabled26%
Not disabled68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English63%
Non-migrant64%

Science

All Students53%
Female59%
Male46%
African-American51%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White60%
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay meals64%
Disabled17%
Not disabled57%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English53%
Non-migrant53%

Social Studies

All Students62%
Female63%
Male61%
African-American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White77%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals67%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled64%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%
Non-migrant62%
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 Students71%
Female79%
Male62%
African-American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled24%
Not disabled75%
English language learners70%
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant71%

Math

All Students68%
Female72%
Male65%
African-American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled29%
Not disabled72%
English language learners70%
Proficient in English68%
Non-migrant68%

Science

All Students69%
Female74%
Male64%
African-American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled12%
Not disabled74%
English language learners80%
Proficient in English69%
Non-migrant69%

Social Studies

All Students56%
Female59%
Male52%
African-American47%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Subsidized meals47%
Full-pay meals67%
Disabled12%
Not disabled60%
English language learners60%
Proficient in English56%
Non-migrant56%
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 Students57%
Female63%
Male52%
African-American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White75%
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay meals72%
Disabled0%
Not disabled64%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant57%

Math

All Students42%
Female49%
Male34%
African-American37%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White69%
Subsidized meals38%
Full-pay meals46%
Disabled0%
Not disabled46%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English42%
Non-migrant42%

Science

All Students59%
Female67%
Male51%
African-American59%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals71%
Disabled23%
Not disabled65%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English60%
Non-migrant59%

Social Studies

All Students48%
Female44%
Male51%
African-American48%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals40%
Full-pay meals58%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled49%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English49%
Non-migrant48%

Writing

All Students67%
Female80%
Male52%
African-American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White72%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled5%
Not disabled74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%
Non-migrant67%
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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%
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 Students94%
Female97%
Male89%
African-American97%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Subsidized meals91%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%

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
Black 81% 39%
White 11% 53%
Hispanic 5% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 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 59%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1160 Longreen Parkway
Columbia, SC 29229
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Phone: (803) 691-4870

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