Excelsior Middle School serves 567 students in grades 5-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
567 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
38%
31%
White
61%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Excelsior Middle School?
567 students attend Excelsior Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Excelsior Middle School students are White, 38% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Excelsior Middle School?
Excelsior Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Excelsior Middle School offer ?
Excelsior Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Excelsior Middle School part of?
Excelsior Middle School is part of Union 01 School District.
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