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Laurens Middle School vs. Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School

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School Overview

School
Laurens Middle School
1035 West Main Street
Laurens, SC 29360
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School
163 Neely Ferry Road
Gray Court, SC 29645
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 395 students in grades 6-8, Laurens 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 18% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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 621 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hickory Tavern Elementary 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 28% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower 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 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
395 students
621 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Laurens 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 Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Laurens Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
50 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Laurens 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 Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Laurens Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Laurens 55 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 Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Laurens 55 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

#996 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
#812 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Laurens 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 Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
28%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laurens Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Laurens 55 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 Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Laurens 55 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laurens Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Laurens 55 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 Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Laurens 55 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laurens Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Laurens 55 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 Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Laurens 55 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 Laurens Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School by grade.
Pre-K Students
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53
Kindergarten Students
-
73
Grade 1 Students
-
56
Grade 2 Students
-
58
Grade 3 Students
-
70
Grade 4 Students
-
51
Grade 5 Students
-
49
Grade 6 Students
131
68
Grade 7 Students
138
64
Grade 8 Students
126
79

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Laurens Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Laurens 55 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
23%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Laurens Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Laurens 55 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 Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Laurens 55 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
34%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Laurens Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Laurens 55 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 Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Laurens 55 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%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Laurens Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Laurens 55 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 Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Laurens 55 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
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Laurens Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Laurens 55 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 Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Laurens 55 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.67
0.26
This chart showcases the diversity score of Laurens Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Laurens 55 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 Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Laurens 55 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%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Laurens Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Laurens 55 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 Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Laurens 55 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
6%
(15-16 School Year Data)
8%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Laurens Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Laurens 55 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Laurens 55 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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