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W. C. Sullivan Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 761 students

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Posted August 12, 2012

We've been generally pleased with SMS this year having opted out of one of the wealthier schools in the district for the IB program (although I'm still not seeing much evidence of its international program outside of the languages, they added Mandarin this year!). The transition from 5th grade was academically difficult. Parents should know that they should be in contact with school officials early and often. The worst problem is they do not communicate well as they expect 11 year olds to listen and pass along important information. The school is very safe and keeps the kids busy for a very long day with fantastic extracurriculars. We were disappointed in our child's academic performance as well as the core teacher's ability to inspire, but grateful he is held accountable. It was too much responsibility for a boy at this age. Love the emphasize on reading. Lots more parent involvement is needed and possible.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2012

My daughter is being promoted next week to the 9th grade. I just want to say "Thank you!!" to the SMS faculty and administration in going out of their way to help her and communicate with me. The teachers have always been so encouraging to her and very responsive to my emails and phone calls and conferences. Her principles and guidance counselor have always put her interests first when questions or concerns have ever arisen. Being open-minded as a parent and student have helped us to accept their expertise in her education and made the communication process easier. And I have another coming up next year in 6th grade who we are very happy to see enter into the SMS program.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 24, 2012

I have been so disgusted with the principal and 7th grade teachers here that we are moving just so our child will no longer have to attend. There is little to no communication with parents, they give you the run around to the point that entirely too many people become involved often causing miscommunication & misunderstandings. No one can seem to give straight answers that are in agreement & not conflicting...and the school district itself isn't much better.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 27, 2008

While pursuing the IB designation may appear to be a worthy goal, loading up the kids with 3 hours homework every night is crazy. They don't have time to be kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2007

I love Sullivan and the work it as been doing for the Middle Years IB program. Teachers have really been working on connecting their curriculums.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 2, 2007

The best middle School you could ever sign your children up for. It has the best programs and the best Principals
—Submitted by Sydney Miller, a student


Posted October 27, 2004

Come on folks, schools are so much more than the buildings that house them. Sullivan is in a very frumpy (but constantly upgraded) building, but its staff is top notch and staff turnover is very low. Sixth graders have a difficult new reality after being coddled in Rock Hill's elementary schools, and they grow up a lot in the first six weeks. Expectations of kids are high, and eighth graders are more than prepared for high school. The demographic mix is good, so the school is not ruled by affluent kids and designer labels. The arts programs are top notch -- better in many respects than Rock Hill's high schools.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 16, 2004

this school is trying to do their best. but they need to go a little faster. the halls are very dark and the mirros in the bathrooms are absolutly disgusting! the teahcers in 7th grade are mostly great teachers. Mrs. Mayo has done a great job teaching me!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 25, 2004

This schools profile is not up to date. They have redone the entire outside of the school, new parking lots, 15 tennis courts, new offices. the part of the school the children are in is ran down, Halls are dark, no soap or soap despensers in any bathroom in the entire school, The lockers are the same as they were when I attended there 28 years ago rusted and desgusting. this school only has two teachers in the entire sixth grade that the children aren't terrified of.
—Submitted by 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.

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.

271 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

271 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
69%
Social Studies

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

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

230 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
73%

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

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

261 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

261 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

261 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
73%
Social Studies

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

261 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
58%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2010.

266 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
65%
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.

222 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
74%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

222 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
60%
Social Studies

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

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
82%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

223 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
72%
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 Students78%
Female81%
Male76%
African-American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled32%
Not disabled85%
English language learners58%
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant78%

Math

All Students80%
Female81%
Male80%
African-American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled35%
Not disabled87%
English language learners68%
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant80%

Science

All Students73%
Female72%
Male73%
African-American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled37%
Not disabled79%
English language learners56%
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant73%

Social Studies

All Students83%
Female87%
Male79%
African-American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled44%
Not disabled88%
English language learners67%
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant83%
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 Students70%
Female74%
Male66%
African-American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled32%
Not disabled76%
English language learners50%
Proficient in English72%
Non-migrant70%

Math

All Students79%
Female81%
Male76%
African-American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled40%
Not disabled85%
English language learners65%
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant79%

Science

All Students73%
Female77%
Male69%
African-American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled29%
Not disabled80%
English language learners50%
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant73%

Social Studies

All Students70%
Female71%
Male69%
African-American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled26%
Not disabled77%
English language learners58%
Proficient in English72%
Non-migrant70%
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 Students71%
Female80%
Male61%
African-American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled30%
Not disabled78%
English language learners44%
Proficient in English74%
Non-migrant71%

Math

All Students72%
Female78%
Male67%
African-American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled30%
Not disabled79%
English language learners52%
Proficient in English74%
Non-migrant72%

Science

All Students80%
Female83%
Male78%
African-American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled64%
Not disabled83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant80%

Social Studies

All Students74%
Female73%
Male76%
African-American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled25%
Not disabled82%
English language learners50%
Proficient in English77%
Non-migrant74%

Writing

All Students74%
Female85%
Male64%
African-American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled27%
Not disabled81%
English language learners46%
Proficient in English77%
Non-migrant74%
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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
99%

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.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
99%
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 Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
African-American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Subsidized meals100%
Full-pay meals98%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled99%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English99%

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 Students90%
Female91%
Male88%
African-American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled93%
English language learners100%
Proficient in English89%

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 50% 53%
Black 31% 39%
Hispanic 14% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 54%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • Red Carpet School (2006)
  • Middle Years International Baccalaureate Programme Candidate School (2007)

Special education / special needs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Specific learning disabilities

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Orchestra
Performing and written arts
  • Dance
  • Drama

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • French
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:30 am
School end time
  • 3:45 pm
School Leader's name
  • Dr. Robert Heath
Fax number
  • (803) 981-1456

Programs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Specific learning disabilities
Foreign languages taught
  • French
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Intramural softball
  • Track
  • Wrestling
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Intramural step club, cheerleading and soft ball
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Orchestra
Performing arts
  • Dance
  • Drama
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
Parent involvement
  • We have both a pto and a school improvement council. the pto is active in its support of teachers and students - it funds agenda books for all students and enrichment materials for classrooms.
More from this school
  • Our website gives information about upcoming events, the Middle Years IB program, curriculum maps and many other useful facts.
School leaders can update this information here.

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