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W. A. Perry Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 322 students

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Posted April 30, 2008

Our school is a diamond in the rough. Those that are not here everyday make assumptions about our school because of the past. Our principal and staff are working hard to improve our school climate--and we are succedding in this effort.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted January 2, 2008

I am a parent of this school. The teachers are great and the students are respectable.
—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.

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.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
56%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
46%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
18%

2009

 
 
44%
Social Studies

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

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
46%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

105 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
47%
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.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
30%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
28%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
42%
Social Studies

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

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
18%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2010.

112 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
32%
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.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
32%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
28%
Social Studies

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

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
47%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
46%
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 Students63%
Female69%
Male54%
African-American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals59%
Disabled19%
Not disabled70%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English63%
Non-migrant63%

Math

All Students72%
Female75%
Male68%
African-American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals73%
Disabled19%
Not disabled81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%
Non-migrant72%

Science

All Students57%
Female58%
Male57%
African-American59%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals73%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled64%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English57%
Non-migrant57%

Social Studies

All Students70%
Female71%
Male70%
African-American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals64%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English70%
Non-migrant70%
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%
Female76%
Male66%
African-American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals73%
Disabled33%
Not disabled77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant71%

Math

All Students56%
Female57%
Male56%
African-American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay meals73%
Disabled20%
Not disabled63%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English56%
Non-migrant56%

Science

All Students76%
Female76%
Male76%
African-American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled47%
Not disabled81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant76%

Social Studies

All Students65%
Female74%
Male56%
African-American65%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals46%
Disabled40%
Not disabled69%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English65%
Non-migrant65%
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 Students64%
Female72%
Male54%
African-American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals44%
Disabled26%
Not disabled73%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant64%

Math

All Students48%
Female56%
Male40%
African-American48%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals49%
Full-pay meals45%
Disabled11%
Not disabled58%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English48%
Non-migrant48%

Science

All Students71%
Female84%
Male58%
African-American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled29%
Not disabled89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant71%

Social Studies

All Students77%
Female84%
Male68%
African-American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals85%
Full-pay meals50%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
Non-migrant77%

Writing

All Students70%
Female88%
Male50%
African-American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals63%
Disabled25%
Not disabled82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English70%
Non-migrant70%
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.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
74%
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%
Female91%
Malen/a
African-American94%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals93%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled94%
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 100% 39%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Hispanic N/A 5%
White 0% 53%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 90%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2600 Barhamville Rd
Columbia, SC 29204
Phone: (803) 256-6347

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