Ruffin Middle School serves 346 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 59% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 70%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 53% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
346 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)59%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)53%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
56%
31%
White
38%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 70% SC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% SC state average).
How many students attend Ruffin Middle School?
346 students attend Ruffin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Ruffin Middle School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ruffin Middle School?
Ruffin Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ruffin Middle School offer ?
Ruffin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ruffin Middle School part of?
Ruffin Middle School is part of Colleton 01 School District.
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