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Public School | Grades 6-8 | Horry

Blackwater Middle School is located in Conway, SC and is one of 13 middle schools in Horry School District. It is a public school that serves 661 students in grades 6-8.

Blackwater Middle School did not make 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 Blackwater Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Blackwater Middle School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Blackwater Middle School's students and teachers. more

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900 East Cox Ferry Rd, Conway, SC 29526

(843) 903-8440

http://www.hcs.k12.sc.us/middle/bwm

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Lighthouse Care Center Of Conway 2 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Conway Middle School 4.5 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Whittemore Park Middle School 5 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Conway Christian School 5.8 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Forestbrook Middle School 6.7 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 661

52% 48%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Blackwater Middle School had 72% 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

67%

Black

22%

Hispanic

Two or More Races

Asian/Pacific Islander

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Horry District Spending

$9,886Per Pupil

The Horry spends $9,886 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 36% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Horry District

15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Blackwater Middle School had 15 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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