Blacksburg Middle School
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3.5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 399 middle school students from grades 6-8
- Ranks 159th out of 227 middle schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 101 London Street, Blacksburg, SC 29702
- Principal or Admin: Virgil Hampton
- Fax: (864) 839-2390
- Website: www.cherokeeschoolssc.org
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Cherokee County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,859
- Dropout Rate: 5.4%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.9
- Enrolled Students: 9,159
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 399
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 25.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.0
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 198 (49.6%)
- Females: 201 (50.4%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 37 (9.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 253 (63.4%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 290 (72.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 3 | 0.8% |
| Black | 46 | 11.5% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0.8% |
| White | 346 | 86.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 127 | 31.8% |
| 7th Grade | 130 | 32.6% |
| 8th Grade | 142 | 35.6% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 43%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:57%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 14 Years
- Average Salary: $41,324
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $31,123 | 29% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $45,405 | 71% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 3.5
3.5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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2 reviews for Blacksburg Middle School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on January 29, 2010
- Rating:
(2 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - referring to students not getting the support they need in education. This day and time you do not have to make the grade to pass they just push them on through.FACT.................
- Reviewed by Former Student on November 17, 2009
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - i went to bms back in 98 and i loved it if its anything like it was when i was there then its an awesome school....my teachers were great too :) expecially Mrs folwer
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