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Gaffney Middle School

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Posted September 10, 2009

i go to gms!! luv this school! great principal, luv most of my teachers, especially Mrs harrington, who teaches 7th grade consumer ed ninth period for me
—Submitted by a student


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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.

236 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
59%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

237 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
51%
Social Studies

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

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
57%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

218 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
60%
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.

206 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
55%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

207 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

207 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
49%
Social Studies

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

207 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
36%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2010.

228 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

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

The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2012.

202 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

203 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
58%
Social Studies

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

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
55%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

201 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
69%
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 Students50%
Female53%
Male46%
African-American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White69%
Subsidized meals42%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled9%
Not disabled56%
English language learners41%
Proficient in English51%
Non-migrant50%

Math

All Students64%
Female69%
Male59%
African-American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White76%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled16%
Not disabled72%
English language learners52%
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant64%

Science

All Students44%
Female34%
Male55%
African-American24%
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White65%
Subsidized meals36%
Full-pay meals75%
Disabled15%
Not disabled47%
English language learners38%
Proficient in English45%
Non-migrant44%

Social Studies

All Students55%
Female62%
Male48%
African-American44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Multiracialn/a
White70%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled16%
Not disabled62%
English language learners41%
Proficient in English57%
Non-migrant55%
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 Students58%
Female63%
Male54%
African-American49%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White67%
Subsidized meals51%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled0%
Not disabled63%
English language learners69%
Proficient in English57%
Non-migrant58%

Math

All Students55%
Female62%
Male49%
African-American43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White68%
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled24%
Not disabled58%
English language learners50%
Proficient in English56%
Non-migrant55%

Science

All Students51%
Female56%
Male47%
African-American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White63%
Subsidized meals45%
Full-pay meals76%
Disabled12%
Not disabled55%
English language learners55%
Proficient in English51%
Non-migrant51%

Social Studies

All Students50%
Female54%
Male47%
African-American43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White56%
Subsidized meals44%
Full-pay meals71%
Disabled12%
Not disabled54%
English language learners55%
Proficient in English50%
Non-migrant50%
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 Students58%
Female61%
Male54%
African-American51%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White62%
Subsidized meals51%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled7%
Not disabled67%
English language learners52%
Proficient in English59%
Non-migrant58%

Math

All Students58%
Female57%
Male59%
African-American51%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White61%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled7%
Not disabled68%
English language learners64%
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant58%

Science

All Students60%
Female59%
Male60%
African-American43%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White70%
Subsidized meals49%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled12%
Not disabled70%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%
Non-migrant59%

Social Studies

All Students49%
Female48%
Male50%
African-American37%
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White61%
Subsidized meals42%
Full-pay meals70%
Disabled7%
Not disabled55%
English language learners29%
Proficient in English52%
Non-migrant49%

Writing

All Students65%
Female71%
Male59%
African-American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White69%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled23%
Not disabled73%
English language learners62%
Proficient in English66%
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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 82% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
98%
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 Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
African-American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Subsidized meals100%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English98%

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 38% 39%
Hispanic 9% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 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 63%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Herman E. Thompson
Fax number
  • (864) 902-3637

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Gifted / high performing
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • Special education
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Parent involvement
  • Pto meetings are open to all parents and community members. we invite community members, parents and business members to come eat lunch with our students as often as they wish. we encourage parents to serve in the school as a volunteer for at least three hours during the year.
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  • Your involvement in your child's eduction is of utmost importance to your child. Sometimes teens act like they don't want their parents involved, but research proves that teens whose parents are involved in their educational process are more likely to succeed and stay on track. We encourage your participation and suggestions.
School leaders can update this information here.

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What are your chances?

Students typically come from these schools
B.D. Lee Elementary
Goucher Elementary
Luther L. Vaughan Elementary

Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
Gaffney Senior High School
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805 East Frederick St
Gaffney, SC 29340
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Phone: (864) 902-3630

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