Is Long Middle a good school?

Long Middle ranks in the bottom 23.7% of South Carolina middle schools.

How many students attend Long Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 418 students attended Long Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Long Middle?

Students at Long Middle are 54% African American, 36% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Long Middle attend?

Students who attend Long Middle usually go on to attend Cheraw High

Long Middle

Summary:

Long Middle School is a public middle school located in Cheraw, South Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 416 students. The school is part of the Chesterfield 01 school district, which is ranked 52 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Long Middle School faces significant academic challenges, with consistently lower standardized test scores compared to state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 15.8% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in SC READY Mathematics, compared to the state average of 38.4%. The school has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it among the lower-performing middle schools in South Carolina. Additionally, Long Middle's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as disabled students and gifted and talented students, whose rankings are in the bottom 10% of South Carolina middle schools.

While Long Middle School and Chesterfield-Ruby Middle are in the same district, Chesterfield-Ruby Middle outperforms Long Middle across various academic metrics, including standardized test scores and overall school ranking. This suggests that factors beyond just district-level policies may be at play in driving the differences in performance. Furthermore, Long Middle's high percentage of African American students (53.85%) and 100% free and reduced-lunch rate indicate that the school's student population faces significant socioeconomic challenges, which likely contribute to its academic struggles.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1010 West Green Street
Cheraw, SC 29520

(843) 921-1010

District: Chesterfield 01

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,265

Students who attend Long Middle usually attend:

High:

Cheraw High

Feeder schools for Long Middle:

Elementary:	Cheraw Intermediate
	Cheraw Primary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 418

Racial breakdown:

African American:

54.1%

White:

36.4%

Two or more races:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Long Middle ranks worse than 76.3% of middle schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Chesterfield 01 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.02. (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: African American (54.1%), White (36.4%), two or more races (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Chesterfield 01 School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Long Middle is 13.4, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Chesterfield 01 School District! (See more...)

Compare Long Middle employs 31 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Long Middle is $13,265, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Chesterfield 01 School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Long Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Long Middle 248^th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Long Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Chesterfield 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Chesterfield 01 52^nd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Long Middle

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Rank History for all students at Long Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2003	49.31	124^th	225	44.9%
2004	45.84	136^th	230	40.9%
2005	39.76	148^th	230	35.7%
2006	51.37	126^th	231	45.5%
2007	61.62	104^th	236	55.9%
2008	55.63	126^th	244	48.4%
2009	57.03	118^th	249	52.6%
2010	50.30	149^th	261	42.9%
2011	50.39	155^th	269	42.4%
2012	46.38	160^th	271	41.0%
2013	35.21	199^th	276	27.9%
2014	30.92	220^th	291	24.4%
2015	28.58	227^th	301	24.6%
2016	31.58	219^th	303	27.7%
2017	33.09	215^th	317	32.2%
2018	26.54	224^th	303	26.1%
2019	15.39	272^nd	315	13.7%
2021	21.57	246^th	311	20.9%
2022	30.40	215^th	310	30.6%
2023	28.72	231^st	325	28.9%
2024	23.02	248^th	325	23.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Long Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	26.08	225^th	280	19.6%
2019	15.86	261^st	289	9.7%
2021	23.74	223^rd	288	22.6%
2022	32.55	198^th	300	34.0%
2023	28.88	234^th	313	25.2%
2024	24.67	243^rd	307	20.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Long Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	24.82	216^th	281	23.1%
2019	16.89	253^rd	296	14.5%
2021	20.28	222^nd	279	20.4%
2022	23.31	218^th	290	24.8%
2023	30.81	212^th	299	29.1%
2024	23.78	224^th	294	23.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Long Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	21.48	168^th	194	13.4%
2019	19.20	181^st	195	7.2%
2021	15.59	159^th	164	3.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Long Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	0.92	177^th	179	1.1%
2023	14.23	170^th	185	8.1%
2024	18.21	166^th	183	9.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Long Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	28.13	210^th	284	26.1%
2019	14.87	257^th	296	13.2%
2021	22.79	217^th	279	22.2%
2022	37.76	183^rd	292	37.3%
2023	26.36	222^nd	303	26.7%
2024	22.02	230^th	294	21.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Long Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	30.75	181^st	237	23.6%
2019	19.11	231^st	252	8.3%
2021	32.90	161^st	235	31.5%
2022	37.30	152^nd	249	39.0%
2023	32.04	176^th	253	30.4%
2024	31.38	183^rd	248	26.2%

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Rank History for White students at Long Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	29.28	178^th	250	28.8%
2019	14.34	236^th	258	8.5%
2021	24.14	184^th	244	24.6%
2022	32.41	170^th	249	31.7%
2023	29.76	188^th	260	27.7%
2024	18.90	218^th	255	14.5%

See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for White Students!

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 Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Long Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	229	209	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	438
1989	228	193	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	422
1990	221	232	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	455
1991	247	228	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	479
1992	237	225	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	467
1993	265	236	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	504
1994	263	263	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	529
1995	217	204	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	422
1996	217	204	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	422
1997	220	199	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	424
1998	224	220	3	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	450
1999	263	239	4	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	508
2000	224	259	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	486
2001	221	247	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	470
2002	229	233	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	471
2003	229	233	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	471
2004	318	346	6	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	676
2005	332	351	5	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	694
2006	319	345	3	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	674
2007	298	322	3	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	631
2008	292	313	5	3	4	n/a	n/a	3	620
2009	284	294	5	6	4	n/a	n/a	2	595
2010	269	268	5	4	3	n/a	n/a	2	551
2011	259	260	7	7	1	0	10	0	544
2012	256	278	7	6	1	0	5	0	553
2013	252	283	9	3	1	0	8	0	556
2014	239	276	6	5	1	0	6	0	533
2015	205	251	4	7	2	0	12	0	481
2016	188	261	4	9	2	0	9	0	473
2017	163	244	5	13	2	0	13	0	440
2018	161	248	4	14	3	0	12	0	442
2019	157	281	1	11	2	0	13	0	465
2020	167	286	2	13	3	0	24	0	495
2021	137	283	3	12	2	0	22	0	459
2022	151	238	4	15	2	1	19	0	430
2023	148	224	3	16	0	2	23	0	416
2024	152	226	3	10	2	2	23	0	418

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Long Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	438	22.4	19.5	n/a
1989	422	23.8	17.7	n/a
1990	455	23.4	19.4	n/a
1991	479	23.4	20.4	36.1
1992	467	23.0	20.3	40.5
1993	504	23.1	21.8	40.1
1994	529	25.0	21.2	41
1995	422	27.0	15.6	42.9
1996	422	27.0	15.6	42.9
1997	424	26.0	16.3	49.3
1998	450	28.0	16.1	52.9
1999	508	29.0	17.5	54.9
2000	486	30.0	16.2	59.3
2001	470	28.0	16.8	57.7
2002	471	31.0	15.2	56.1
2003	471	31.0	15.2	56.1
2004	676	42.0	16.1	60.8
2005	694	42.0	16.5	63.8
2006	674	43.0	15.7	62.9
2007	631	49.9	12.6	62.1
2008	620	43.0	14.4	60.6
2009	595	8.0	74.4	58.7
2010	551	39.0	14.1	67.2
2011	544	33.0	16.4	64.3
2012	553	33.0	16.7	64.2
2013	556	33.0	16.8	72.3
2014	533	33.0	16.1	73.4
2015	481	33.0	14.5	84.8
2016	473	32.0	14.7	98.9
2017	440	32.0	13.7	100
2018	442	31.0	14.2	100
2019	465	32.0	14.5	100
2020	495	33.0	15.0	100
2021	459	32.0	14.3	100
2022	430	31.0	13.8	100
2023	416	31.0	13.4	100
2024	418	31.0	13.4	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 Long Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	438	22.4	19.5	n/a
1989	422	23.8	17.7	n/a
1990	455	23.4	19.4	n/a
1991	479	23.4	20.4	36.1
1992	467	23.0	20.3	40.5
1993	504	23.1	21.8	40.1
1994	529	25.0	21.2	41
1995	422	27.0	15.6	42.9
1996	422	27.0	15.6	42.9
1997	424	26.0	16.3	49.3
1998	450	28.0	16.1	52.9
1999	508	29.0	17.5	54.9
2000	486	30.0	16.2	59.3
2001	470	28.0	16.8	57.7
2002	471	31.0	15.2	56.1
2003	471	31.0	15.2	56.1
2004	676	42.0	16.1	60.8
2005	694	42.0	16.5	63.8
2006	674	43.0	15.7	62.9
2007	631	49.9	12.6	62.1
2008	620	43.0	14.4	60.6
2009	595	8.0	74.4	58.7
2010	551	39.0	14.1	67.2
2011	544	33.0	16.4	64.3
2012	553	33.0	16.7	64.2
2013	556	33.0	16.8	72.3
2014	533	33.0	16.1	73.4
2015	481	33.0	14.5	84.8
2016	473	32.0	14.7	98.9
2017	440	32.0	13.7	100
2018	442	31.0	14.2	100
2019	465	32.0	14.5	100
2020	495	33.0	15.0	100
2021	459	32.0	14.3	100
2022	430	31.0	13.8	100
2023	416	31.0	13.4	100
2024	418	31.0	13.4	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 Long 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	$970 (9.5%)	$399 (3.9%)	$1,369 (13.4%)	$7,557 (74.1%)	$1,273 (12.5%)	$8,830 (86.6%)	$10,199
2020	$806 (7.5%)	$397 (3.7%)	$1,203 (11.3%)	$7,698 (72.0%)	$1,784 (16.7%)	$9,483 (88.8%)	$10,685
2021	$997 (9.9%)	$385 (3.8%)	$1,382 (13.8%)	$7,442 (74.1%)	$1,213 (12.1%)	$8,655 (86.2%)	$10,037
2022	$1,134 (9.7%)	$1,057 (9.0%)	$2,191 (18.7%)	$8,143 (69.7%)	$1,353 (11.6%)	$9,496 (81.3%)	$11,686
2023	$1,283 (9.7%)	$1,394 (10.5%)	$2,676 (20.2%)	$9,127 (68.8%)	$1,463 (11.0%)	$10,589 (79.8%)	$13,265

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Long Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 272^nd of 315 Middle schools	Ranks 231^st of 325 Middle schools	15.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Long Middle)	20.8	28.9	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Chesterfield 01)	30.8	27.9	2.9%
6th Grade Science (South Carolina)	47.1	43	4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Long Middle)	15.8	37.8	22%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chesterfield 01)	24.4	39.1	14.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	41.1	53.4	12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Long Middle)	16.3	15.4	0.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield 01)	30.1	18.4	11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	43.9	36.7	7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Long Middle)	26.2	47	20.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Chesterfield 01)	27.1	44.6	17.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	44	50.1	6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Long Middle)	17.4	14.1	3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield 01)	19.4	20.6	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	35.3	31	4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Long Middle)	33.3	45.9	12.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Chesterfield 01)	33.7	39.7	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	44.5	53.1	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Long Middle)	22.3	19.9	2.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield 01)	22.4	15.7	6.7%
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	465	416	10.5%
African American	281	224	20.3%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	11	16	45.5%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	157	148	5.7%
Two or More Races	13	23	76.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Long 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
Long Middle	Public	6-8	1010 West Green Street	Cheraw	29520	Chesterfield County	Chesterfield 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 921-1010	418	31	13.4	100.0%	152 (36.4%)	226 (54.1%)	10 (2.4%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	23 (5.5%)	23	248^th of 325 public middle schools	23.7%		28.7	231^st of 325 public middle schools	28.9%	17	42.4	39.9	42.7	15.8	15.5	3.1		$13,265	$1,283	$1,394	$2,676	$9,127	$1,463	$10,589
Chesterfield-Ruby Middle	Public	6-8	14445 Highway 9	Chesterfield	29709	Chesterfield County	Chesterfield 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 623-9401	418	28	14.9	100.0%	252 (60.3%)	109 (26.1%)	14 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (9.8%)	31.4	221^st of 325 public middle schools	32.0%		32.6	218^th of 325 public middle schools	32.9%	3	41.7	34.3	41.7	27.3	20.4	25.0	100.0	$12,498	$940	$1,396	$2,336	$8,579	$1,583	$10,162
Blenheim Middle School of Discovery	Public	6-8	143 Highland Street	Blenheim	29516	Marlboro County	Marlboro 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 528-3262	380	37	10.4	100.0%	49 (12.9%)	291 (76.6%)	9 (2.4%)	5 (1.3%)	5 (1.3%)	2 (0.5%)	19 (5.0%)	10	310^th of 325 public middle schools	4.6%		11.3	303^rd of 325 public middle schools	6.8%	7	24.0	21.9	35.5	7.7	9.3	6.5		$13,154	$2,177	$2,551	$4,728	$6,835	$1,591	$8,426

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