The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 81%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students (09-10)
289 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)65-69%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)55-59%
81%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)5%
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)9%
6%
Black
(09-10)75%
38%
White
(09-10)11%
53%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
83%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% SC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 81% SC state average).
How many students attend Whitlock Junior High School?
289 students attend Whitlock Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Whitlock Junior High School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What grades does Whitlock Junior High School offer ?
Whitlock Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Whitlock Junior High School part of?
Whitlock Junior High School is part of Spartanburg 07 School District.
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