A.R. Rucker Middle School
About This School
Preschool | Grades 6-8 | Lancaster
A.R. Rucker Middle School is located in Lancaster, SC and is one of 5 middle schools in Lancaster School District. It is a magnet school that serves 529 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.
A.R. Rucker 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 A.R. Rucker Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, A.R. Rucker Middle School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about A.R. Rucker Middle School'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.
A.R. Rucker 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 A.R. Rucker Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, A.R. Rucker Middle School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about A.R. Rucker Middle School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina Christian Academy 2.1 miles | n/a | |
| South Middle School 2.8 miles | n/a | |
| Buford Middle School 6.7 miles | n/a | |
| Faith Christian School 9.6 miles | n/a | |
| Andrew Jackson Middle School 11.6 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 529
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, A.R. Rucker Middle School had 68% 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)
Black
53%
White
40%
Hispanic
4%
Two or More Races
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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Lancaster District Spending
$8,833Per Pupil
The Lancaster spends $8,833 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 36% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Lancaster District
16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, A.R. Rucker Middle School had 16 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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