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Castle Heights Middle School vs. Banks Trail Middle School

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School Overview

School
Castle Heights Middle School
2382 Firetower Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Banks Trail Middle School
1640 Banks Road
Fort Mill, SC 29715
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 710 students in grades 6-8, Castle Heights 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 is 24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 567 students in grades 6-8, Banks Trail Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
710 students
567 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Castle Heights Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Banks Trail Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Castle Heights Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Banks Trail Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Castle Heights Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Banks Trail Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Castle Heights Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the York 03 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Banks Trail Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the York 04 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#900 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
#327 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Castle Heights Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Banks Trail Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
53%
(Top 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Castle Heights Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the York 03 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Banks Trail Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the York 04 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
64%
(Top 30% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Castle Heights Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the York 03 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Banks Trail Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the York 04 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Castle Heights Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the York 03 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Banks Trail Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the York 04 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Castle Heights Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Banks Trail Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
230
183
Grade 7 Students
219
189
Grade 8 Students
261
195

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
4%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Castle Heights Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the York 03 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Banks Trail Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the York 04 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Castle Heights Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the York 03 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Banks Trail Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the York 04 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
32%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Castle Heights Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the York 03 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Banks Trail Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the York 04 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
41%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Castle Heights Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the York 03 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Banks Trail Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the York 04 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Castle Heights Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the York 03 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Banks Trail Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the York 04 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.71
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Castle Heights Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the York 03 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Banks Trail Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the York 04 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Castle Heights Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the York 03 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Banks Trail Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the York 04 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(20-21 School Year Data)
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Castle Heights Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the York 03 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Banks Trail Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the York 04 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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