Is Kingstree Middle Magnet a good school?

Kingstree Middle Magnet ranks 216 th of 325 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Kingstree Middle Magnet?

In the 2023-24 school year, 365 students attended Kingstree Middle Magnet.

What is the racial makeup of Kingstree Middle Magnet?

Students at Kingstree Middle Magnet are 88% African American, 6% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Kingstree Middle Magnet

Summary:

Kingstree Middle Magnet is a public middle school in Kingstree, South Carolina, serving 412 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Williamsburg 01 school district, which is ranked 57 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Kingstree Middle Magnet has a predominantly African American student population, with 88.11% of students identifying as African American. The school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is consistently lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 41.1% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 53.7%. The school also has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating that all students come from low-income households. Despite spending significantly more per student ($12,065 in 2022-2023) compared to the state average, the school's academic outcomes have not improved.

When compared to nearby schools, such as St. Stephen Middle and C.E. Murray Middle, Kingstree Middle Magnet generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, it is worth noting that these nearby schools also serve predominantly low-income and minority student populations. Kingstree Middle Magnet's performance on state assessments varies significantly by student subgroup, with the school ranking relatively high (4 out of 5 stars) for its African American student population but much lower for other subgroups, such as male students and students with disabilities. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, suggesting that it is struggling to improve its academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

710 Third Avenue
Kingstree, SC 29556

(843) 355-1506

District: Williamsburg 01

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,065

Feeder schools for Kingstree Middle Magnet:

Elementary:	Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy
	W.M. Anderson Primary

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 365

Racial breakdown:

African American:

88.5%

White:

6.3%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kingstree Middle Magnet ranks worse than 66.5% of middle schools in South Carolina. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Williamsburg 01 School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.38. (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 Kingstree Middle Magnet has the largest middle school student body size in the Williamsburg 01 School District. Racial makeup is: African American (88.5%), White (6.3%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kingstree Middle Magnet is 16.5, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Williamsburg 01 School District! (See more...)

Compare Kingstree Middle Magnet employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kingstree Middle Magnet is $12,065. 1 middle schools in the Williamsburg 01 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kingstree Middle Magnet:

SchoolDigger ranks Kingstree Middle Magnet 216^th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Kingstree Middle Magnet in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Williamsburg 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Williamsburg 01 57^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kingstree Middle Magnet

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Rank History for all students at Kingstree Middle Magnet

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2003	33.70	163^rd	225	27.6%
2004	29.75	175^th	230	23.9%
2005	21.50	198^th	230	13.9%
2006	12.79	213^th	231	7.8%
2007	23.75	201^st	236	14.8%
2008	29.84	190^th	244	22.1%
2009	22.57	213^th	249	14.5%
2010	21.73	228^th	261	12.6%
2011	7.74	258^th	269	4.1%
2012	11.36	250^th	271	7.7%
2013	9.17	261^st	276	5.4%
2014	12.81	270^th	291	7.2%
2015	18.98	256^th	301	15.0%
2016	14.03	272^nd	303	10.2%
2017	11.05	300^th	317	5.4%
2018	15.23	267^th	303	11.9%
2019	17.13	265^th	315	15.9%
2021	11.15	293^rd	311	5.8%
2022	16.53	258^th	310	16.8%
2023	19.65	262^nd	325	19.4%
2024	32.38	216^th	325	33.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kingstree Middle Magnet

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	21.18	239^th	280	14.6%
2019	24.48	233^rd	289	19.4%
2021	13.51	270^th	288	6.3%
2022	22.56	242^nd	300	19.3%
2023	26.03	242^nd	313	22.7%
2024	43.66	162^nd	307	47.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Kingstree Middle Magnet

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	18.05	239^th	281	14.9%
2019	22.48	238^th	296	19.6%
2021	12.57	248^th	279	11.1%
2022	19.34	237^th	290	18.3%
2023	22.49	234^th	299	21.7%
2024	37.18	186^th	294	36.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Kingstree Middle Magnet

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	21.66	166^th	194	14.4%
2019	26.34	158^th	195	19.0%
2021	29.98	121^st	164	26.2%
2022	34.21	122^nd	183	33.3%
2023	13.86	182^nd	187	2.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Kingstree Middle Magnet

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	12.96	258^th	284	9.2%
2019	14.04	263^rd	296	11.1%
2021	9.30	268^th	279	3.9%
2022	13.32	268^th	292	8.2%
2023	17.66	252^nd	303	16.8%
2024	27.44	215^th	294	26.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Kingstree Middle Magnet

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	42.26	136^th	237	42.6%
2019	41.35	141^st	252	44.0%
2021	24.47	200^th	235	14.9%
2022	35.31	164^th	249	34.1%
2023	40.68	146^th	253	42.3%
2024	66.42	52^nd	248	79.0%

See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for African American 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 Kingstree Middle Magnet

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	50	346	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	397
1989	60	343	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	403
1990	78	355	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	433
1991	62	361	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	423
1992	74	391	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	465
1993	83	519	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	602
1994	57	496	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	553
1995	36	522	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	561
1996	36	522	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	561
1997	32	537	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	572
1998	40	532	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	575
1999	40	522	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	564
2000	45	518	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	564
2001	37	471	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	510
2002	52	499	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	551
2003	52	499	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	551
2004	44	494	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	538
2005	41	479	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	520
2006	33	468	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	503
2007	19	450	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	470
2008	19	448	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	468
2009	18	380	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	402
2010	15	334	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	353
2011	22	485	1	3	0	0	3	0	514
2012	16	462	1	4	0	0	3	0	486
2013	14	492	1	4	0	0	3	0	514
2014	19	483	0	5	0	0	1	0	508
2015	26	429	1	2	0	0	3	0	461
2016	40	432	2	2	0	0	4	0	480
2017	39	365	2	0	1	0	5	0	412
2018	33	338	3	3	1	0	3	0	381
2019	22	377	1	4	1	0	3	0	408
2020	25	386	4	4	2	1	4	0	426
2021	29	374	7	3	2	1	6	0	422
2022	27	359	8	3	2	1	7	0	407
2023	27	363	8	6	0	0	8	0	412
2024	23	323	2	7	0	0	10	0	365

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 Kingstree Middle Magnet

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	397	23.5	16.8	n/a
1989	403	21.8	18.4	n/a
1990	433	23.9	18.1	n/a
1991	423	25.2	16.7	69.3
1992	465	24.0	19.3	80.9
1993	602	28.5	21.1	77.9
1994	553	25.0	22.1	84.6
1995	561	31.7	17.7	82.7
1996	561	31.7	17.7	82.7
1997	572	32.7	17.5	79.2
1998	575	32.0	18.0	82.8
1999	564	32.0	17.6	87.6
2000	564	38.0	14.8	86.2
2001	510	31.8	16.0	84.5
2002	551	32.0	17.2	88.4
2003	551	32.0	17.2	88.4
2004	538	31.0	17.4	89
2005	520	26.3	19.8	92.5
2006	503	25.0	20.1	90.3
2007	470	47.0	10.0	87.2
2008	468	27.0	17.3	90.6
2009	402	25.8	15.6	92.5
2010	353	23.5	15.0	85.5
2011	514	24.5	20.9	84.6
2012	486	26.0	18.6	90.5
2013	514	24.0	21.4	92.6
2014	508	23.1	21.9	91.7
2015	461	28.0	16.4	100
2016	480	25.0	19.2	100
2017	412	25.6	16.0	100
2018	381	26.0	14.6	100
2019	408	22.0	18.5	100
2020	426	24.0	17.7	100
2021	422	23.5	17.9	100
2022	407	23.0	17.6	100
2023	412	25.0	16.4	100
2024	365	22.0	16.5	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 Kingstree Middle Magnet

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	397	23.5	16.8	n/a
1989	403	21.8	18.4	n/a
1990	433	23.9	18.1	n/a
1991	423	25.2	16.7	69.3
1992	465	24.0	19.3	80.9
1993	602	28.5	21.1	77.9
1994	553	25.0	22.1	84.6
1995	561	31.7	17.7	82.7
1996	561	31.7	17.7	82.7
1997	572	32.7	17.5	79.2
1998	575	32.0	18.0	82.8
1999	564	32.0	17.6	87.6
2000	564	38.0	14.8	86.2
2001	510	31.8	16.0	84.5
2002	551	32.0	17.2	88.4
2003	551	32.0	17.2	88.4
2004	538	31.0	17.4	89
2005	520	26.3	19.8	92.5
2006	503	25.0	20.1	90.3
2007	470	47.0	10.0	87.2
2008	468	27.0	17.3	90.6
2009	402	25.8	15.6	92.5
2010	353	23.5	15.0	85.5
2011	514	24.5	20.9	84.6
2012	486	26.0	18.6	90.5
2013	514	24.0	21.4	92.6
2014	508	23.1	21.9	91.7
2015	461	28.0	16.4	100
2016	480	25.0	19.2	100
2017	412	25.6	16.0	100
2018	381	26.0	14.6	100
2019	408	22.0	18.5	100
2020	426	24.0	17.7	100
2021	422	23.5	17.9	100
2022	407	23.0	17.6	100
2023	412	25.0	16.4	100
2024	365	22.0	16.5	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 Kingstree Middle Magnet

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	$1,143 (12.5%)	$718 (7.9%)	$1,860 (20.4%)	$6,343 (69.6%)	$917 (10.1%)	$7,260 (79.6%)	$9,120
2020	$1,143 (12.5%)	$718 (7.9%)	$1,860 (20.4%)	$6,343 (69.6%)	$917 (10.1%)	$7,260 (79.6%)	$9,120
2021	$617 (6.6%)	$683 (7.3%)	$1,300 (13.9%)	$6,100 (65.2%)	$1,952 (20.9%)	$8,053 (86.1%)	$9,352
2022	$699 (7.6%)	$877 (9.6%)	$1,575 (17.2%)	$5,263 (57.4%)	$2,332 (25.4%)	$7,595 (82.8%)	$9,171
2023	$1,588 (13.2%)	$2,897 (24.0%)	$4,485 (37.2%)	$5,697 (47.2%)	$1,883 (15.6%)	$7,580 (62.8%)	$12,065

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kingstree Middle Magnet

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 265^th of 315 Middle schools	Ranks 262^nd of 325 Middle schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Kingstree Middle Magnet)	15.5	22.4	6.9%
6th Grade Science (Williamsburg 01)	16.6	21.8	5.2%
6th Grade Science (South Carolina)	47.1	43	4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kingstree Middle Magnet)	19.4	39.5	20.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Williamsburg 01)	21.4	36.4	15%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	41.1	53.4	12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kingstree Middle Magnet)	27.9	18.6	9.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Williamsburg 01)	25.8	15	10.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	43.9	36.7	7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kingstree Middle Magnet)	22.4	28.3	5.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Williamsburg 01)	24.3	28.7	4.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	44	50.1	6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kingstree Middle Magnet)	7.7	10.5	2.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Williamsburg 01)	9.2	9.6	0.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	35.3	31	4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kingstree Middle Magnet)	23.4	41.5	18.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Williamsburg 01)	23.3	37.2	13.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	44.5	53.1	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kingstree Middle Magnet)	37.9	13.9	24%
8th Grade Mathematics (Williamsburg 01)	33	13.5	19.5%
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	408	412	1%
African American	377	363	3.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	8	700%
Hispanic	4	6	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	22	27	22.7%
Two or More Races	3	8	166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Kingstree Middle Magnet

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)			SC READY Mathematics (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	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
Kingstree Middle Magnet	Public, Magnet	6-8	710 Third Avenue	Kingstree	29556	Williamsburg County	Williamsburg 01	No	Yes	No	Yes	(843) 355-1506	365	22	16.5	100.0%	23 (6.3%)	323 (88.5%)	7 (1.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.7%)	32.4	216^th of 325 public middle schools	33.5%		19.6	262^nd of 325 public middle schools	19.4%	46	41.1	41.4	50.0	25.0	14.4	19.1	$12,065	$1,588	$2,897	$4,485	$5,697	$1,883	$7,580
C. E. Murray Middle	Public	6-8	222-A C.E. Murray Boulevard	Greeleyville	29056	Williamsburg County	Williamsburg 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 426-2121	146	13	11.6	97.9%	7 (4.8%)	135 (92.5%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	26.8	239^th of 325 public middle schools	26.5%		13.7	289^th of 325 public middle schools	11.1%	50	54.6	43.2	40.7	18.2	9.0	3.8	$11,581	$1,374	$2,935	$4,308	$5,551	$1,721	$7,273
Ronald E. McNair Junior High	Public	7-8	311 Carver Street	Lake City	29560	Florence County	Florence 03	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 374-8651	262	16	16.3	100.0%	39 (14.9%)	197 (75.2%)	16 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)	7.9	318^th of 325 public middle schools	2.2%		10.8	306^th of 325 public middle schools	5.8%	12		24.8	19.5		6.6	7.4	$15,865	$2,715	$2,395	$5,109	$8,125	$2,631	$10,756
St. Stephen Middle	Public	6-8	225 Carolina Avenue	Saint Stephen	29479	Berkeley County	Berkeley 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 567-3128	182	19	9.8	100.0%	38 (20.9%)	131 (72.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.5%)	14.7	286^th of 325 public middle schools	12.0%		19.7	261^st of 325 public middle schools	19.7%	25	37.2	34.9	36.9	7.9	3.2	7.1	$18,092	$2,254	$1,041	$3,295	$12,961	$1,836	$14,797

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