Serving 136 students in grades 6-8, Blackville-hilda Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
77%
31%
White
16%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Barnwell 19 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% SC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% SC state average).
How many students attend Blackville-hilda Middle School?
136 students attend Blackville-hilda Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Blackville-hilda Middle School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blackville-hilda Middle School?
Blackville-hilda Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blackville-hilda Middle School offer ?
Blackville-hilda Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Blackville-hilda Middle School part of?
Blackville-hilda Middle School is part of Barnwell 19 School District.
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