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Walhalla Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 718 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 5, 2013

My daughter attends this school. There are both good teachers and bad teachers. The school treats teachers and district employees children different than they do other students. These kids get special privedges and win all the awards get the spots on the sports team and they arealways the team managers etc etc These kids think they are elite because the parents set it up this way. All parents are not included. Only certain ones. All the parents talk about it but there isn't much you can do in a small town. Try Clemson schools. Not as bad for sure.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 8, 2011

My daughter attends Walhalla Middle School, as did i when i was her age. She often comes home and talks about how much she learns on a daily basis from the teachers. Not just academically, but they set good examples. She says they are fun to be around and if she is stuggling with something they often help her catch on. They are willing to sacrifice their time to help her become a better student and person, in and out of, school. She also comes home and complains about the rules and regulations. My introspect is that this is a complementary thing becuase they dont have young ladys walking around in booty shorts and the dont have young men walking around with their pants falling off of their hips
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 5, 2011

I am a relative of a child removed from her home state 1500 miles away and was able to be enrolled into this school without any school records for many weeks.How did this school know if the child was or wasnt kidnapped.Scary thought isnt it.One might think long and hard about policy changes.


Posted January 5, 2010

all the advanced classes assign too much it causes too much stress on the students -6th grader 006
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 2, 2009

Excellent School and the Principal runs a very tight ship.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 10, 2008

This school is amazing. the teachers are great, the staff is great, everything about the school is great. it is very clean.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 6, 2005

The teachers in this school are very kind people but the administration is terrible. The administration even gives students who have out of school suspensions or unexcused absences zeros on their work. i though schools could not use grades as punishment? But this one does. Students should be allowed to make up their work no matter what their reason for missing. The teachers here are very unhappy and you can tell by the things they say when they are not at school. This school is in very sad shape and I feel sorry for all the students and teachers that go there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 8, 2004

I have a child in this school and I can say that I have requested conferences with teachers and never hear from them. I spoke with the vice principle about two weeks ago and still have not got a responce from him. My advice to anyone find another school. I am not the only one in my family that feels this way.
—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.

247 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

247 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
76%
Social Studies

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

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

227 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.

248 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

248 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

248 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
80%
Social Studies

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

248 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
67%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2010.

242 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
79%
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.

224 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

224 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
81%
Social Studies

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

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

223 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
83%
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 Students80%
Female82%
Male78%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled43%
Not disabled85%
English language learners50%
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant80%

Math

All Students86%
Female88%
Male83%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled46%
Not disabled91%
English language learners70%
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant86%

Science

All Students70%
Female69%
Male70%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White76%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled42%
Not disabled73%
English language learners53%
Proficient in English72%
Non-migrant70%

Social Studies

All Students90%
Female92%
Male88%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals98%
Disabled56%
Not disabled95%
English language learners76%
Proficient in English92%
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 Students65%
Female72%
Male59%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White67%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled30%
Not disabled71%
English language learners61%
Proficient in English65%
Non-migrant65%

Math

All Students74%
Female77%
Male72%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White75%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled38%
Not disabled80%
English language learners78%
Proficient in English73%
Non-migrant74%

Science

All Students73%
Female81%
Male67%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White75%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled41%
Not disabled79%
English language learners74%
Proficient in English73%
Non-migrant73%

Social Studies

All Students56%
Female62%
Male52%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White57%
Subsidized meals45%
Full-pay meals70%
Disabled24%
Not disabled62%
English language learners57%
Proficient in English56%
Non-migrant56%
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 Students80%
Female84%
Male76%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled27%
Not disabled84%
English language learners62%
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant80%

Math

All Students81%
Female83%
Male79%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled27%
Not disabled85%
English language learners69%
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant81%

Science

All Students86%
Female85%
Male86%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Subsidized meals84%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant86%

Social Studies

All Students78%
Female76%
Male80%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled79%
English language learners72%
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant78%

Writing

All Students77%
Female85%
Male68%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled38%
Not disabled80%
English language learners60%
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant77%
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.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
97%

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.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

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 Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
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 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 85% 53%
Hispanic 12% 5%
Black 3% 39%
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 49%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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177 Razorback Ln
Walhalla, SC 29691
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Phone: (864) 886-4485

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