Andrew Jackson Middle

Lancaster 01
6865 Kershaw Camden Highway
Kershaw, SC 29067
466 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Andrew Jackson Middle School, located in Kershaw, South Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Lancaster County School District. Situated on Kershaw Camden Highway, the school provides a structured learning environment for students in the middle grades, focusing on the transition from elementary to high school curricula. The school is committed to fostering academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility, aiming to prepare its student body for the rigorous demands of secondary education.

The school benefits from being part of a community-focused district that emphasizes both traditional academic standards and the integration of modern educational tools. Andrew Jackson Middle strives to maintain an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and community engagement. By prioritizing a supportive faculty and a balanced approach to student well-being, the school seeks to serve as a cornerstone of the Kershaw community, helping to shape the next generation of learners in the region.
466
Total Students
29.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    317 (68.0 %)
  • Black
    100 (21.5 %)
  • Two or More
    40 (8.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (1.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lancaster 01
Phone: (803)475-6021
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 156
Grade 7 150
Grade 8 160
Gender Ratio