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Greenville Middle Academy

Public | 6-8 | 830 students

 
 
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Posted October 10, 2011

What a relief! I was anxious about my son starting public school after being in a private school but his adjustment was swift and easy! The teachers have been prompt to reply to emails and their attention is so appreciated! What a healthy, upbeat atmosphere at Greenville Middle!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 15, 2010

Wow! I love this school. It's hands on, fun, and I'm definately learning. Dr. Palmer is dedicated to doing job and the teachers are great as well. No one I know doesn't like G.M.A. Wonderful school, definately go there!
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 12, 2008

This is an excelent school with many great teachers that can be mean, but for a good reason. Dr. Palmer (the principal) is very good at descipline and no, the school's not poor. I love it and am excited for 7th and 8th grade to come!
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 13, 2008

GMS is an outstanding school that I routinely recommend. Both my sons attended and received excellent foundations in higher math, language skills, and science. In particular, their Latin stems focus dramatically improved my sons' vocabularies as well as their performance on the SAT. In addition to excellent teachers, the principal of this school is one of the best I've ever worked with. Tremendous discipline (think no students roaming the halls), a respectful, encouraging, creative environment for both students and teachers, and very open to parent involvement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 27, 2007

Very caring and highly qualified faculty. Most have Master's degrees or higher. At least one teacher in each academic team is trained and uses methods of teaching gifted and talented. Students win awards at nearly all the conventions and competitions the school enters. Great athletic programs: Teams win several tournaments.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 15, 2005

Rock solid. Good teachers; great principal. Once construction is completed (2007) facilities will be second to none.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 18, 2004

Also why is there no construction going own. Is the school poor or somthing. They should have thought about if they had enough money before they tore the whole downstairs apart. They need to get there act together.
—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.

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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.

264 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
85%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

265 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
66%
Social Studies

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

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

266 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
78%
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.

239 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
76%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

241 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

241 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
77%
Social Studies

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

241 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
70%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2010.

269 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
84%
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.

258 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

259 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
73%
Social Studies

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

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

256 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
84%
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 Students87%
Female92%
Male82%
African-American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled41%
Not disabled91%
English language learners62%
Proficient in English90%
Non-migrant87%

Math

All Students85%
Female87%
Male82%
African-American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled41%
Not disabled89%
English language learners67%
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant85%

Science

All Students79%
Female76%
Male83%
African-American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled39%
Not disabled84%
English language learners40%
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant79%

Social Studies

All Students90%
Female95%
Male84%
African-American72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Multiracialn/a
White98%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled92%
English language learners82%
Proficient in English91%
Non-migrant90%
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 Students84%
Female81%
Male87%
African-American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
Multiracial86%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled29%
Not disabled88%
English language learners77%
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant84%

Math

All Students79%
Female74%
Male84%
African-American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracial79%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled29%
Not disabled83%
English language learners54%
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant79%

Science

All Students81%
Female82%
Male79%
African-American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracial93%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled24%
Not disabled85%
English language learners57%
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant81%

Social Studies

All Students80%
Female74%
Male85%
African-American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Multiracial71%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled41%
Not disabled83%
English language learners61%
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant80%
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 Students78%
Female82%
Male75%
African-American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled17%
Not disabled85%
English language learners61%
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant78%

Math

All Students75%
Female75%
Male75%
African-American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled21%
Not disabled80%
English language learners52%
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant75%

Science

All Students85%
Female85%
Male84%
African-American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
White96%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled30%
Not disabled89%
English language learners79%
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant85%

Social Studies

All Students73%
Female80%
Male67%
African-American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled29%
Not disabled79%
English language learners47%
Proficient in English77%
Non-migrant73%

Writing

All Students86%
Female90%
Male81%
African-American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled33%
Not disabled91%
English language learners79%
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant86%
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.

115 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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%
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-American100%
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 Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African-American100%
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%

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 58% 53%
Black 27% 36%
Hispanic 10% 6%
Two or more races 3% 2%
Asian 2% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 43%N/A55%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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