Marlboro School of Discovery
Marlboro School of Discovery
About This School
Preschool | Grades 6-8 | Marlboro
Marlboro School of Discovery is located in Clio, SC and is one of 7 middle schools in Marlboro School District. It is a magnet school that serves 144 students in grades 6-8.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Marlboro School of Discovery made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of South Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Marlboro School of Discovery's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Marlboro School of Discovery had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Marlboro School of Discovery's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Marlboro School of Discovery made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of South Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Marlboro School of Discovery's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Marlboro School of Discovery had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Marlboro School of Discovery's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Clio Elementary/Middle 3 miles | n/a | |
| Marlboro Academy 5.1 miles | n/a | |
| McColl Elementary/Middle School 6.5 miles | n/a | |
| Depicam Christian Schools 8.3 miles | n/a | |
| Bennettsville Middle School 8.6 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 144
65%
35%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Marlboro School of Discovery had 55% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. South Carolina had 54% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
46%
Black
43%
Two or More Races
7%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
3%
Hispanic
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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Marlboro District Spending
$10,263Per Pupil
The Marlboro spends $10,263 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 51% on instruction, 44% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Marlboro District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Marlboro School of Discovery had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the PASS
What is it?
The Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, writing, and science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the PACT
What is it?
The Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, and science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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