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Northwest Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 851 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 30, 2013

My daughter is at this school and I'm glad it is her last year there. There is no discipline in the school. Terrible things happen and they are covered up by the administration. The teachers I've talked to say that they are no longer allowed to discipline students in any way and that the administration doesn't either. All they do is call parents. There are fights there on a weekly basis. The kids are stressed, the scores are dropping, and the teachers are jumping ship. Something needs to change. It used to be a good school. Also, from reading some of these reviews I can't help but think they are not by real parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 15, 2012

My child just finished her 8th grade year at Northwest Middle. She has enjoyed her time there, and we have been pleased. The school offers several extracurricular activities/sports and a rigorous curriculum. The teachers are extremely welcoming and helpful. They offer many opportunities for extra help or enrichment. The PTA has a large group of volunteers and their presence is welcome from the faculty and administration. I highly recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 6, 2011

we need achange high up at nortwest our kids or stuck in aclass room all day wothout any fisical activity most of our kids are obese and our school does not care they will not let your kids go to the restroom when they need to either. I promise you they are doing a job they do not care one thing about your child my child was not aloud to go to the restroom even the guy at the school district started laughing when I told him somebody needed to looose thier job for making my 12 yearold son stand outside and go in his pants
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 29, 2010

I had three sons go through NW and all did well. The school does the best with what it is given and truly seeks to leave no child behind. Dedicated teachers and administration.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 9, 2008

The school has excellent leadership in principal Lee Givens. He is a 'strong presence' with students, expecting appropriate behavior. With me as a parent, he was very respectful and attempted to help me with my problem. The school's atmosphere is warm, with visible discipline--perfect for middle schoolers! When at the end of the year I went to his office to thank him for a good year, he nearly fainted! He said that this almost never happens. Parents, we need to do more to encourage those who are doing an exceptional job. When my son was in 6th grade, a new police officer was hired for Northwest. I asked the officer how his year was going, and he said that he had nothing to do! He raved that it was a night and day difference (a paraphrase) compared to the last school where he worked. A huge fan of Northwest
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 22, 2008

my daughter goes to northwest middle and is living in a mess, the school has no control at all over anything that goes on there or on the bus. I think I am gona home school her next year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2008

Northweat is a great school! All the teachers are really great and very nice, at least as much as the next teacher. The band is the best in the nation too, literally.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 28, 2007

Over all,I would have to say the our experience at Northwest Middle has been a positive one. For the most part, the teachers my daughter has had have been excellent teachers and very caring teachers. They take a personal interest in the students who are trying hard and taking school seriously. Like most other schools, I have seen, the teachers are overwhelmed with extra curricular activities, committees, and rediculous requirements put on them by the State Dept. The teachers are under a great deal of stress to get objectives taught within the state time frame. I'm not sure how Northwest compares to other middle schools, but we have been pleased and have been happy with our child's level of progress.
—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.

279 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

279 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

142 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
53%
Social Studies

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

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

295 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
61%
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.

308 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
62%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

307 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

307 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
59%
Social Studies

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

307 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
57%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2010.

291 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
63%
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.

279 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

279 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

139 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
61%
Social Studies

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

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
59%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

273 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
64%

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 Students64%
Female67%
Male61%
African-American38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White67%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled27%
Not disabled73%
English language learners58%
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant64%

Math

All Students72%
Female75%
Male69%
African-American59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White73%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled31%
Not disabled81%
English language learners58%
Proficient in English72%
Non-migrant72%

Science

All Students57%
Female59%
Male56%
African-American15%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White60%
Subsidized meals45%
Full-pay meals76%
Disabled19%
Not disabled66%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English56%
Non-migrant57%

Social Studies

All Students69%
Female68%
Male69%
African-American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White73%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled36%
Not disabled76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English70%
Non-migrant69%
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 Students66%
Female69%
Male64%
African-American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White67%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled26%
Not disabled75%
English language learners67%
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant66%

Math

All Students74%
Female74%
Male74%
African-American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White76%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled29%
Not disabled83%
English language learners60%
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant74%

Science

All Students63%
Female62%
Male64%
African-American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White66%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals72%
Disabled29%
Not disabled70%
English language learners40%
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant63%

Social Studies

All Students65%
Female65%
Male64%
African-American45%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White67%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled19%
Not disabled74%
English language learners47%
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

English/Language Arts

All Students64%
Female74%
Male55%
African-American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
Multiracial69%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White66%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals78%
Disabled20%
Not disabled70%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant64%

Math

All Students66%
Female68%
Male65%
African-American42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracial54%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White68%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled22%
Not disabled73%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant66%

Science

All Students67%
Female65%
Male69%
African-American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White68%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled11%
Not disabled76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant67%

Social Studies

All Students65%
Female65%
Male65%
African-American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White66%
Subsidized meals49%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled18%
Not disabled72%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English65%
Non-migrant65%

Writing

All Students74%
Female79%
Male68%
African-American39%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracial77%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White77%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled27%
Not disabled81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
100%

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.

32 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 82% 53%
Black 14% 39%
Hispanic 4% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 46%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1606 Geer Hwy
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
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Phone: (864) 355-6900

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