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Fort Mill Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 755 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 5, 2011

We moved to FM from NJ earlier this year (August/2010). We were fooled with ratings on this site and few other ones. What a disappointment! I have two kids; the older one entered the 8th grade GT program and the other in the regular class. So far the older one has been learning materials she already took during regular 6th grade (Not GT) when she was in NJ. The GT program is basically a sham. The GT system allows them to enter but never monitors their progress to remove the underachievers. So, you end with many unqualified GT students hampering the progress of the deserving students. There are some OK instructors, but the English teachers are so poor they should not be teaching in any system. for those of you thinking about moving to Fort Mill...think 10000 times...my comments are truly honest and based on my kids direct reflection and feedback from what they have experienced. We have no other motivation what-so-ever except the wellbeing of our children s education. I did not cover all issues encountered, but these are only the main points I can go on and on We will finish our school year and will be moving out as soon as our lease expires. Very disappointed Parent
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

This school has the best teachers in the world, who really do a great job at pulling the best out of each student and helping them determine where their strengths lie.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 30, 2007

It is the best school ever. It's clean. It has good teachers, students and everything. I love it! And im glad i go to it! And I can't wait for school next year.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 17, 2006

When my 12 year old grandson came to live with me I was worried because he was behind in academics. The teachers & staff have all strived to get him in his 'right' classes. They are absolutely wonderful & I cannot praise this school enough for their positive involvement to turn his school experience into a positive one...Thank you all so very much and this is not the last you will hear from us parents (and grandparents) J. Ritchie
—Submitted by Jo, a parent


Posted August 17, 2005

We moved from Charlotte just so our 6th grader would be able to attend middle school in Fort Mill. We just could not believe that she has a Information Technology class and studying Robotics in 6th grade. She looks forward to going to school and before it was a struggle for her to even like school. She is an honor roll student and now she is loving our move to Fort Mill. Her teachers are awesome i mean awesome. They are soo enthusiastic about what they are teaching. There is even a teacher there to help out minority children just so they won't get behind(AWESOME). I am so excited about her first year and i thank God we chose to move. And the school lunches are much more nutritious.
—Submitted by Sharon SWEENEY WALLACE, a parent


Posted February 21, 2005

this is a very good school and almost every one of the studants gets along with each other and with the teacher.
—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.

167 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

167 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
73%
Social Studies

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

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
94%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

166 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

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

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

172 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

172 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

172 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
84%
Social Studies

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

172 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
76%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2010.

213 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
80%
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.

221 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

221 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
77%
Social Studies

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

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
81%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

219 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
82%
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 Students88%
Female91%
Male86%
African-American75%
Asian90%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Subsidized meals88%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled36%
Not disabled93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant88%

Math

All Students90%
Female89%
Male90%
African-American63%
Asian90%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled43%
Not disabled94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Non-migrant90%

Science

All Students83%
Female84%
Male81%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant83%

Social Studies

All Students93%
Female95%
Male90%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%
Non-migrant93%
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 Students85%
Female87%
Male83%
African-American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled26%
Not disabled92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant85%

Math

All Students90%
Female91%
Male90%
African-American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals98%
Disabled47%
Not disabled95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Non-migrant90%

Science

All Students89%
Female91%
Male88%
African-American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled47%
Not disabled94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant89%

Social Studies

All Students84%
Female84%
Male84%
African-American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled32%
Not disabled91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant84%
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 Students90%
Female92%
Male87%
African-American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled40%
Not disabled95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Non-migrant90%

Math

All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
African-American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled60%
Not disabled98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
Non-migrant94%

Science

All Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%
Non-migrant93%

Social Studies

All Students85%
Female84%
Male88%
African-American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled36%
Not disabled91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant85%

Writing

All Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
African-American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Subsidized meals84%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled67%
Not disabled96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%
Non-migrant93%
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.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
98%
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%
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%

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 Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Subsidized meals100%
Full-pay meals99%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled99%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English99%

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 80% 53%
Black 16% 39%
Hispanic 3% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
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 25%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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200 Springfield Parkway
Fort Mill, SC 29715
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Phone: (803) 547-5553

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