J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet

Summary:

J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in Lake City, South Carolina, part of the Florence 03 school district. With a diverse student population of around 42% White, 47% African American, 6% Hispanic, and 4% two or more races, the school stands out for its strong academic performance in several key areas.

J. Paul Truluck outperforms the district and state averages in Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 and English 2, with its African American and low-income students performing particularly well. However, the school lags behind in English 1 and U.S. History. Interestingly, the school's White and gifted students perform poorly compared to their peers statewide. With a low student-teacher ratio of 13.6, J. Paul Truluck offers a more personalized learning environment than nearby schools like Lake City High (14.5) and Johnsonville High (14.0).

Despite its academic strengths, J. Paul Truluck faces some challenges, including a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a high concentration of students from low-income families. The school's enrollment has also declined, from 521 students in 2022-2023 to 521 in 2023-2024, which could be a concern for its long-term viability. Compared to the nearby Lake City High, J. Paul Truluck has a more racially diverse student population, but both schools serve a high-poverty student population.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-12

 319 Carlisle Street
       Lake City, SC  29560


(843) 374-8685

District: Florence 03

SchoolDigger Rank:
134th of 235 South Carolina High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  406

Racial breakdown:

African American:
45.8%
White:
45.1%
Hispanic:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet ranks worse than 59.7% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.07. (See more...)
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Compare Details J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet ranks worse than 57% of high schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.83. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (45.8%), White (45.1%), Hispanic (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet is 13.1. (See more...)
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Compare J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet employs 30.8 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet:

SchoolDigger ranks J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet 194th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet 134th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet in the ranking list.)

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Florence 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Florence 03 54th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet

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Rank History for all middle school students at J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.45 160th 315 49.2%
2021 31.07 209th 311 32.8%
2022 24.13 228th 310 26.5%
2023 23.68 249th 325 23.4%
2024 37.07 194th 325 40.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.23 111th 289 61.6%
2021 42.65 152nd 288 47.2%
2022 32.74 196th 300 34.7%
2023 35.14 205th 313 34.5%
2024 48.00 142nd 307 53.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.13 163rd 296 44.9%
2021 29.98 196th 279 29.7%
2022 23.89 217th 290 25.2%
2023 22.95 233rd 299 22.1%
2024 37.61 185th 294 37.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.64 165th 296 44.3%
2021 25.12 208th 279 25.4%
2022 22.48 221st 292 24.3%
2023 27.03 220th 303 27.4%
2024 36.45 180th 294 38.8%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.51 74th 252 70.6%
2021 53.69 85th 235 63.8%
2022 40.02 138th 249 44.6%
2023 43.85 135th 253 46.6%
2024 59.92 72nd 248 71.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.98 147th 258 43.0%
2021 17.40 207th 244 15.2%
2022 9.22 233rd 249 6.4%
2023 6.39 251st 260 3.5%
2024 21.55 208th 255 18.4%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet

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Rank History for all high school students at J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.94 153rd 237 35.4%
2024 39.83 134th 235 43.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.20 113th 217 47.9%
2021 50.70 84th 213 60.6%
2022 55.26 77th 220 65.0%
2023 45.21 109th 226 51.8%
2024 44.17 115th 229 49.8%
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Rank History for high school Female students at J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.14 119th 213 44.1%
2022 41.24 123rd 220 44.1%
2023 25.05 163rd 223 26.9%
2024 38.36 140th 225 37.8%
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Rank History for high school Gifted and Talented students at J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.89 146th 156 6.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.49 132nd 215 38.6%
2022 49.43 98th 224 56.3%
2023 38.94 125th 229 45.4%
2024 42.37 121st 228 46.9%
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Rank History for high school African American students at J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.44 73rd 178 59.0%
2022 80.46 21st 190 88.9%
2023 55.09 75th 199 62.3%
2024 51.82 83rd 194 57.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.28 110th 189 41.8%
2022 31.82 128th 192 33.3%
2023 17.70 167th 197 15.2%
2024 34.03 135th 196 31.1%
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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.

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Enrollment information for J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 103 127 0 15 1 0 10 0 256
2020 151 180 0 24 1 0 12 0 368
2021 180 211 0 24 0 0 15 0 430
2022 218 215 0 30 0 0 21 0 484
2023 221 247 0 31 0 1 21 0 521
2024 183 186 0 23 0 0 14 0 406

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

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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 J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 256 21.0 12.1 100
2020 368 26.0 14.1 100
2021 430 27.1 15.8 100
2022 484 37.2 13.0 100
2023 521 38.3 13.6 100
2024 406 30.8 13.1 100

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 J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 256 21.0 12.1 100
2020 368 26.0 14.1 100
2021 430 27.1 15.8 100
2022 484 37.2 13.0 100
2023 521 38.3 13.6 100
2024 406 30.8 13.1 100

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 160th of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 249th of 325 Middle schools
 25.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Science (J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet)34.720
 14.7%
   6th Grade Science (Florence 03)24.222.1
 2.1%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet)38.839.7
 0.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florence 03)27.638.3
 10.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet)28.513.8
 14.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florence 03)2017.1
 2.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet)45.533
 12.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florence 03)20.129.6
 9.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet)32.916.7
 16.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florence 03)13.411.3
 2.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet)53.541.8
 11.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florence 03)26.935.3
 8.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet)32.621.1
 11.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florence 03)14.515.2
 0.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet)51.563.9
 12.4%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Florence 03)33.353.3
 20%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet)67.844.6
 23.2%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Florence 03)46.933.6
 13.3%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)67.259.1
 8.1%
End of Course English 1 (J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet)74.379.5
 5.2%
   End of Course English 1 (Florence 03)57.473
 15.6%
   End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)78.984
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students256521
 103.5%
African American127247
 94.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic1531
 106.7%
Pacific Islander01
White103221
 114.6%
Two or More Races1021
 110%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet ranks 134th of 235 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 406 students attended J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet.

Students at J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet are 46% African American, 45% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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