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Estill Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 237 students

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Posted November 11, 2009

I love ems but they are just too strict and the teachers need to loosen up.


Posted May 15, 2007

To put is simply - the school is indictive of it's leadership and the district's leadership. Do not send youtr kids to this district for any reason...Itis simply that bad!
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
35%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
42%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
5%

2010

 
 
12%

2009

 
 
22%
Social Studies

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

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
83%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

81 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
48%
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.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
39%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
29%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
7%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
44%
Social Studies

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

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
15%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
55%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2010.

68 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
45%
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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
36%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
34%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
29%
Social Studies

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

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
51%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
58%
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 Students29%
Female29%
Male29%
African-American29%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals29%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled32%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English29%
Non-migrant29%

Math

All Students28%
Female24%
Male32%
African-American27%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals24%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled31%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English28%
Non-migrant28%

Science

All Students22%
Female20%
Male24%
African-American20%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals24%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled25%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English22%
Non-migrant22%

Social Studies

All Students64%
Female50%
Male76%
African-American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled67%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English63%
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

English/Language Arts

All Students19%
Female25%
Male14%
African-American19%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals17%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled0%
Not disabled23%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English20%
Non-migrant19%

Math

All Students24%
Female32%
Male16%
African-American22%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals22%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled7%
Not disabled27%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English23%
Non-migrant24%

Science

All Students7%
Female9%
Male5%
African-American7%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals4%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled0%
Not disabled8%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English7%
Non-migrant7%

Social Studies

All Students15%
Female21%
Male9%
African-American14%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals12%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled0%
Not disabled18%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English15%
Non-migrant15%
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 Students34%
Female50%
Male24%
African-American35%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals31%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled0%
Not disabled42%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English34%
Non-migrant34%

Math

All Students19%
Female27%
Male13%
African-American18%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals14%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled0%
Not disabled23%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English19%
Non-migrant19%

Science

All Students44%
Female40%
Male47%
African-American47%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals42%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled50%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English44%
Non-migrant44%

Social Studies

All Students45%
Female67%
Male32%
African-American47%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals42%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled56%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English45%
Non-migrant45%

Writing

All Students44%
Female53%
Male39%
African-American44%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals42%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled0%
Not disabled54%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English44%
Non-migrant44%
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.

14 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
69%

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.

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
83%
Physical Science

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

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
41%
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 Students50%
Female38%
Male67%
African-American46%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals30%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled46%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English50%

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 Students52%
Female62%
Male38%
African-American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled52%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English55%

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 93% 39%
Hispanic 5% 5%
White 2% 53%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 92%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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555 3rd St
Estill, SC 29918
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Phone: (803) 625-5200

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