J. G. Mccracken Jr. High School
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4.5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 758 middle and high school students from grades 7-9
- Ranks 54th out of 227 middle schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 300 Webber Road, Spartanburg, SC 29307
- Principal or Admin: John Craig
- Fax: (864) 596-8418
- Website: mccracken.spart7.org
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Spartanburg Coutny School District 07
- Per-Pupil Spending: $12,040
- Dropout Rate: 6.6%
- Students Per Teacher: 12.2
- Enrolled Students: 7,474
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 758
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 53.8
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 400 (52.8%)
- Females: 346 (45.6%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 45 (5.9%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 278 (36.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 323 (42.6%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.1% |
| Black | 279 | 36.8% |
| Asian | 20 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 2.8% |
| White | 425 | 56.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 7th Grade | 265 | 35.0% |
| 8th Grade | 250 | 33.0% |
| 9th Grade | 243 | 32.1% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 46%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:54%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 16 Years
- Average Salary: $45,482
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $32,256 | 21% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $49,009 | 79% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 4.5
4.5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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2 reviews for J. G. Mccracken Jr. High School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on October 06, 2009
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - 09 is my daughter's first year there in the 7th grade, and so far we all love this school. The teachers are great and Mr. Courtney is the best counsler ever. We drive a good distance, but it's worth it.
- Reviewed by Student on January 23, 2008
- Rating:
(4 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - it's okay. it's not that good with fights, meaning there are way too many there. this is the 1st yr i have ever been there but it's my last. i'm glad i don't have to stay there!
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