Is St. George Middle a good school?

St. George Middle ranks 225 th of 325 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend St. George Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 292 students attended St. George Middle.

What is the racial makeup of St. George Middle?

Students at St. George Middle are 45% White, 39% African American, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of St. George Middle attend?

Students who attend St. George Middle usually go on to attend Woodland High

St. George Middle

Summary:

St. George Middle is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Saint George, South Carolina, with a student population of 282 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Dorchester 04 school district, which is ranked 64 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

St. George Middle outperforms the Dorchester 04 district and the state of South Carolina in several key test score metrics, particularly in mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, 90.48% of students were proficient or better in EOCEP/Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2, compared to 38.96% for the district and 72.5% for the state. However, the school struggles in other areas, such as English Language Arts and Mathematics, where proficiency rates are below the state average. The school has a relatively diverse student population, with 42.2% White, 40.78% African American, and 6.74% Hispanic students, and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby middle schools in the Colleton 01, Orangeburg, and Dorchester 04 districts, St. George Middle generally outperforms its peers in test scores, particularly in mathematics. However, the nearby Colleton County Middle and Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle schools have lower overall rankings and performance, suggesting St. George Middle may be a relatively stronger school in the region.

Detail:

Public 6-8

600 Minus Street
Saint George, SC 29477

(843) 563-3171

District: Dorchester 04

SchoolDigger Rank:
225^th of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,674

Students who attend St. George Middle usually attend:

High:

Woodland High

Feeder schools for St. George Middle:

Elementary:

William Memorial Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 292

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.5%

African American:

39.4%

Hispanic:

6.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details St. George Middle ranks worse than 69.2% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.14. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (44.5%), African American (39.4%), Hispanic (6.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St. George Middle is 11.6. (See more...)

Compare St. George Middle employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at St. George Middle is $20,674.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

St. George Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks St. George Middle 225^th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See St. George Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Dorchester 04:

SchoolDigger ranks Dorchester 04 64^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at St. George Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2003	19.80	196^th	225	12.9%
2004	22.12	192^nd	230	16.5%
2005	17.17	204^th	230	11.3%
2006	18.69	204^th	231	11.7%
2007	18.47	211^th	236	10.6%
2008	26.85	201^st	244	17.6%
2009	29.65	199^th	249	20.1%
2010	24.79	221^st	261	15.3%
2011	27.87	217^th	269	19.3%
2012	38.03	188^th	271	30.6%
2013	44.57	164^th	276	40.6%
2014	55.14	128^th	291	56.0%
2015	41.09	176^th	301	41.5%
2016	49.09	154^th	303	49.2%
2017	26.07	242^nd	317	23.7%
2018	33.26	203^rd	303	33.0%
2019	39.04	193^rd	315	38.7%
2021	33.87	199^th	311	36.0%
2022	50.74	140^th	310	54.8%
2023	32.35	219^th	325	32.6%
2024	30.14	225^th	325	30.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at St. George Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	40.49	161^st	280	42.5%
2019	46.31	150^th	289	48.1%
2021	32.71	191^st	288	33.7%
2022	50.78	125^th	300	58.3%
2023	27.94	236^th	313	24.6%
2024	23.69	251^st	307	18.2%

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Rank History for Female students at St. George Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	29.60	204^th	281	27.4%
2019	32.92	211^th	296	28.7%
2021	20.76	221^st	279	20.8%
2022	45.64	147^th	290	49.3%
2023	35.24	196^th	299	34.4%
2024	27.11	214^th	294	27.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at St. George Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	52.09	78^th	194	59.8%
2019	41.84	105^th	195	46.2%

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Rank History for Male students at St. George Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	37.82	184^th	284	35.2%
2019	46.18	145^th	296	51.0%
2021	47.45	135^th	279	51.6%
2022	55.53	111^th	292	62.0%
2023	30.27	212^th	303	30.0%
2024	32.46	196^th	294	33.3%

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Rank History for African American students at St. George Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	43.80	129^th	237	45.6%
2019	50.45	109^th	252	56.7%
2021	27.68	184^th	235	21.7%
2022	59.23	69^th	249	72.3%
2023	29.98	183^rd	253	27.7%
2024	34.21	169^th	248	31.9%

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Rank History for White students at St. George Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	22.12	201^st	250	19.6%
2019	30.17	184^th	258	28.7%
2021	34.46	160^th	244	34.4%
2022	42.95	142^nd	249	43.0%
2023	27.29	198^th	260	23.8%
2024	19.32	216^th	255	15.3%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for St. George Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	179	416	0	4	6	n/a	n/a	0	605
2001	177	429	1	3	11	n/a	n/a	0	621
2002	148	452	1	4	11	n/a	n/a	0	616
2003	148	452	1	4	11	n/a	n/a	0	616
2004	165	459	1	5	11	n/a	n/a	4	645
2005	158	442	1	6	10	n/a	n/a	3	620
2006	124	291	1	1	4	n/a	n/a	1	422
2007	115	257	1	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	378
2008	115	236	2	1	3	n/a	n/a	2	359
2009	114	233	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	3	356
2010	114	218	3	3	4	n/a	n/a	3	345
2011	115	183	3	4	5	0	2	0	312
2012	122	175	0	5	4	0	4	0	310
2013	109	147	1	2	1	0	9	0	269
2014	124	134	1	1	2	0	10	0	272
2015	124	129	2	5	2	0	13	0	275
2016	117	129	4	7	3	0	7	0	267
2017	137	138	4	5	4	0	9	4	301
2018	143	141	3	6	5	2	10	0	310
2019	164	137	1	3	2	1	14	0	322
2020	160	140	1	4	2	2	11	0	320
2021	139	139	3	5	1	1	16	0	304
2022	122	104	4	8	0	0	18	3	259
2023	119	115	4	19	2	0	22	1	282
2024	130	115	4	19	3	0	19	2	292

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at St. George Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	605	37.0	16.4	73.6
2001	621	41.0	15.1	76.2
2002	616	44.0	14.0	81
2003	616	44.0	14.0	81
2004	645	39.0	16.5	80.3
2005	620	36.0	17.2	75.4
2006	422	31.0	13.6	80.5
2007	378	49.0	7.7	75.7
2008	359	31.0	11.6	65.8
2009	356	29.0	12.3	77.9
2010	345	25.0	13.8	73.1
2011	312	23.0	13.5	76
2012	310	25.0	12.4	73.9
2013	269	29.0	9.2	77
2014	272	28.0	9.7	77.6
2015	275	26.0	10.5	86.2
2016	267	22.0	12.1	92.9
2017	301	22.0	13.6	100
2018	310	24.0	12.9	100
2019	322	24.0	13.4	100
2020	320	24.0	13.3	100
2021	304	26.0	11.6	100
2022	259	24.0	10.7	100
2023	282	25.0	11.2	100
2024	292	25.0	11.6	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio St. George Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	605	37.0	16.4	73.6
2001	621	41.0	15.1	76.2
2002	616	44.0	14.0	81
2003	616	44.0	14.0	81
2004	645	39.0	16.5	80.3
2005	620	36.0	17.2	75.4
2006	422	31.0	13.6	80.5
2007	378	49.0	7.7	75.7
2008	359	31.0	11.6	65.8
2009	356	29.0	12.3	77.9
2010	345	25.0	13.8	73.1
2011	312	23.0	13.5	76
2012	310	25.0	12.4	73.9
2013	269	29.0	9.2	77
2014	272	28.0	9.7	77.6
2015	275	26.0	10.5	86.2
2016	267	22.0	12.1	92.9
2017	301	22.0	13.6	100
2018	310	24.0	12.9	100
2019	322	24.0	13.4	100
2020	320	24.0	13.3	100
2021	304	26.0	11.6	100
2022	259	24.0	10.7	100
2023	282	25.0	11.2	100
2024	292	25.0	11.6	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for St. George Middle

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,134 (8.9%)	$772 (6.0%)	$1,906 (14.9%)	$8,661 (67.8%)	$2,216 (17.3%)	$10,877 (85.1%)	$12,783
2020	$1,209 (8.9%)	$673 (5.0%)	$1,881 (13.9%)	$9,450 (69.8%)	$2,200 (16.3%)	$11,650 (86.1%)	$13,532
2021	$1,257 (8.8%)	$722 (5.1%)	$1,979 (13.9%)	$10,385 (72.9%)	$1,888 (13.2%)	$12,273 (86.1%)	$14,252
2023	$1,875 (9.1%)	$3,690 (17.8%)	$5,565 (26.9%)	$12,549 (60.7%)	$2,560 (12.4%)	$15,109 (73.1%)	$20,674

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on St. George Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 193^rd of 315 Middle schools	Ranks 219^th of 325 Middle schools	6.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Science (St. George Middle)	36.8	25.5	11.3%
6th Grade Science (Dorchester 04)	36.3	21.2	15.1%
6th Grade Science (South Carolina)	47.1	43	4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (St. George Middle)	32.8	31.3	1.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dorchester 04)	28.5	29.8	1.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	41.1	53.4	12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (St. George Middle)	28	19.6	8.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dorchester 04)	21.8	18.5	3.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	43.9	36.7	7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (St. George Middle)	38.9	45.2	6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dorchester 04)	34.2	35.7	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	44	50.1	6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (St. George Middle)	13.6	27.2	13.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dorchester 04)	13	16.9	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	35.3	31	4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (St. George Middle)	41.3	52.1	10.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dorchester 04)	34.3	41.5	7.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	44.5	53.1	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (St. George Middle)	31.5	20.6	10.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dorchester 04)	21.7	15.9	5.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	36.6	31.6	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	322	282	12.4%
African American	137	115	16.1%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	1	4	300%
Hispanic	3	19	533.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	164	119	27.4%
Two or More Races	14	22	57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near St. George Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)			SC READY Mathematics (2024)			EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
St. George Middle	Public	6-8	600 Minus Street	Saint George	29477	Dorchester County	Dorchester 04	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 563-3171	292	25	11.6	100.0%	130 (44.5%)	115 (39.4%)	19 (6.5%)	4 (1.4%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.5%)	30.1	225^th of 325 public middle schools	30.8%		32.4	219^th of 325 public middle schools	32.6%	6	48.4	34.5	46.4	25.2	16.4	16.7	90.5	$20,674	$1,875	$3,690	$5,565	$12,549	$2,560	$15,109
Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle	Public	6-8	1650 East Main Street	Dorchester	29437	Dorchester County	Dorchester 04	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 462-2470	164	19	8.6	100.0%	45 (27.4%)	96 (58.5%)	13 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.0%)	11.3	303^rd of 325 public middle schools	6.8%		9	312^th of 325 public middle schools	4.0%	9	37.0	31.9	23.2	11.1	6.4	5.4		$19,568	$1,470	$4,227	$5,697	$10,684	$3,187	$13,871
Holly Hill-Roberts Middle	Public	6-8	530 Hesseman Street	Holly Hill	29059	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 496-3818	373	31	11.9	100.0%	38 (10.2%)	309 (82.8%)	9 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.5%)	18.9	265^th of 325 public middle schools	18.5%		13.7	288^th of 325 public middle schools	11.4%	23	42.7	31.6	38.4	15.7	12.7	9.4		$12,687	$1,389	$822	$2,212	$9,249	$1,227	$10,475
Colleton County Middle	Public	6-8	1379 Tuskegee Airmen Drive	Walterboro	29488	Colleton County	Colleton 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 782-0040	1,070	71	15.1	100.0%	384 (35.9%)	521 (48.7%)	103 (9.6%)	6 (0.6%)	9 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (4.4%)	13	295^th of 325 public middle schools	9.2%		15.8	278^th of 325 public middle schools	14.5%	17	28.8	29.2	32.1	14.1	12.2	8.9	100.0	$12,192	$1,620	$1,074	$2,694	$8,160	$1,339	$9,499

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