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Wren Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 847 students

 
 
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Posted October 29, 2012

I moved my family to the area in 2009, specifically to attend Wren Middle and Wren High School. One child is a past Wren Middle student and one is currently a WMS student, both Honors and AP students with ADHD. Both children have excelled academically and athletically. The staff is extremely caring and respectful. The athletics are above average, although we do not have Lacrosse in Anderson County. As a last note, we have been very pleased with the focus given to the importance of activities such as Strings, Beta Club and National Honor Society. Our family recommends these schools at every opportunity.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 16, 2009

I had high expectations from Wren Middle and have not been disappointed yet.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 1, 2009

I LOVE Wren Middle school! it is the best schooli have ever attended!
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 27, 2008

I believe this school is amazing! I went to it for 3 years and no other school in the area holds a candle to it. Only one thing though they need to open up a second traffic lane in the parking lot of the school. For some reason they think its cool to have one for after school but not before .
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 18, 2006

So far it has been a wonderful school. We just moved to the area when school started. My only problem is the transportation. It picks up so early and drops off so late. I don't think its just this school I think its all school in this area!
—Submitted by Kimberly Berry, 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.

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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.

291 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

291 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
80%
Social Studies

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

142 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
89%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

259 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

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 71% in 2012.

301 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

301 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

301 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
84%
Social Studies

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

300 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
78%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2010.

265 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
81%
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.

271 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
85%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

271 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
82%
Social Studies

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

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
86%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

270 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
82%

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

All Students81%
Female82%
Male80%
African-American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial90%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled36%
Not disabled89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant81%

Math

All Students78%
Female80%
Male77%
African-American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial50%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled34%
Not disabled86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
Non-migrant78%

Science

All Students79%
Female78%
Male79%
African-American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled40%
Not disabled88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant79%

Social Studies

All Students82%
Female80%
Male85%
African-American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White82%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled53%
Not disabled86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant82%
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 Students89%
Female92%
Male86%
African-American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial77%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled50%
Not disabled93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant89%

Math

All Students85%
Female86%
Male83%
African-American46%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial77%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled47%
Not disabled89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant85%

Science

All Students90%
Female90%
Male89%
African-American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial77%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled53%
Not disabled94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Non-migrant90%

Social Studies

All Students81%
Female78%
Male84%
African-American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial85%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled56%
Not disabled84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant81%
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 Students86%
Female88%
Male84%
African-American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled44%
Not disabled91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant86%

Math

All Students79%
Female80%
Male78%
African-American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled26%
Not disabled85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant79%

Science

All Students89%
Female88%
Male90%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled23%
Not disabled96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant89%

Social Studies

All Students84%
Female77%
Male91%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled43%
Not disabled88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant84%

Writing

All Students88%
Female93%
Male83%
African-American87%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled48%
Not disabled92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant88%
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.

97 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.

105 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-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial100%
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-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%

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 88% 53%
Black 6% 36%
Two or more races 3% 2%
Hispanic 2% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 1%
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 33%N/A55%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

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

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1010 Wren School Rd
Piedmont, SC 29673
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