Alston Middle School
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3.5 out of 5 | 3 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 869 middle school students from grades 6-8
- Ranks 46th out of 227 middle schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 500 Bryan Street, Summerville, SC 29483
- Principal or Admin: Samuel Clark
- Fax: (843) 821-3978
- Website: www.dorchester2.k12.sc.us
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Dorchester County School District 02
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,799
- Dropout Rate: 3.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 17.8
- Enrolled Students: 22,388
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 869
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 54.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.9
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 453 (52.1%)
- Females: 416 (47.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 86 (9.9%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 319 (36.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 405 (46.6%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 5 | 0.6% |
| Black | 316 | 36.4% |
| Asian | 16 | 1.8% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 2.5% |
| White | 510 | 58.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 300 | 34.5% |
| 7th Grade | 263 | 30.3% |
| 8th Grade | 306 | 35.2% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 42%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:58%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 11 Years
- Average Salary: $40,243
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $31,224 | 39% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $45,911 | 61% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 3.5
3.5 out of 5 | 3 Reviews
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3 reviews for Alston Middle School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on January 27, 2009
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - This school is wonderful. Unfortunately we built a house out of this school zone and had to move to another within the district. The leadership and teachers are wonderful people who care, regardless of how long you have lived in Summerville, race or income and that can not be said of all schools in this district. Teachers went above and beyond (of course we had a couple that did not but that is why you are involved in their lives!!!!) to not only teach but help to fully round out our kids. Mr. Clark, Ms. Prosser, etc. are all educators first and administrators second. We had two children in this school and always found them to be understanding and personable. They can not please all people all of the time however if you give them a chance and go in with an open mind they will enhance your child's education and life.
- Reviewed by Student on January 11, 2007
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- I think Alston is the best in the district. The teachers ar nice and its a safe place!
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on November 08, 2006
- Rating:
(1 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - This is the worst public school that my child has ever been to. The faculty is terrible, the principal is horrible...and I wont even comment on the uneducated teachers. I regret ever sending my child to this school and I am pulling them as soon as the day begins.
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