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Spaulding Middle

PublicGrades 6–8
Lamar, South Carolina · Darlington 01
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students209
Student:Teacher10.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo
Spaulding
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 545
209
Total Enrollment
State avg: 76%
100%+24.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Spaulding Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Lamar, South Carolina. The school enrolls 209 students. It is part of the Darlington 01 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictDarlington 01
County45031
CityLamar
ZIP29069
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450186000374

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment209

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %100%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)