Buford Middle School
Buford Middle School
About This School
Public School | Grades 6-8 | Lancaster
Buford Middle School is located in Lancaster, SC and is one of 5 middle schools in Lancaster School District. It is a public school that serves 491 students in grades 6-8.
Buford 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 Buford Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Buford Middle School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Buford Middle School's students and teachers. more
Buford 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 Buford Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Buford Middle School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Buford Middle School's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
1890 North Rocky River Rd, Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 825-8473
Middle Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| A.R. Rucker Middle School 6.7 miles | n/a | |
| Carolina Christian Academy 7.9 miles | n/a | |
| South Middle School 9.6 miles | n/a | |
| Parkwood Middle School 9.7 miles |  |
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| Andrew Jackson Middle School 12.8 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 491
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56%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Buford Middle School had 51% 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
89%
Black
7%
Two or More Races
3%
Hispanic
1%
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
19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Buford Middle School had 19 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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