Laurens Middle
399 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Laurens Middle School, located at 1035 West Main Street in Laurens, South Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Laurens County School District 55. As a middle school, it provides a transitionary environment for students in the middle grades, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparation for the rigorous curriculum expected at the high school level. The school is committed to fostering a supportive community where students are encouraged to engage in both classroom learning and extracurricular activities to build a well-rounded educational foundation.
The school operates with a focus on meeting the diverse needs of the Laurens community, emphasizing standard-based instruction and student achievement. By maintaining a presence on West Main Street, the school serves as a central hub for local families, prioritizing a safe learning atmosphere that promotes character development alongside core subjects like math, science, language arts, and social studies. Through its faculty and staff, Laurens Middle School strives to equip its student body with the necessary skills to succeed both academically and as productive members of the broader Laurens County area.
The school operates with a focus on meeting the diverse needs of the Laurens community, emphasizing standard-based instruction and student achievement. By maintaining a presence on West Main Street, the school serves as a central hub for local families, prioritizing a safe learning atmosphere that promotes character development alongside core subjects like math, science, language arts, and social studies. Through its faculty and staff, Laurens Middle School strives to equip its student body with the necessary skills to succeed both academically and as productive members of the broader Laurens County area.
399
Total Students
32.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 159 |
| Hispanic | 92 |
| Black | 136 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 11 |
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White159 (39.8 %)
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Black136 (34.1 %)
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Hispanic92 (23.1 %)
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Two or More11 (2.8 %)
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Asian1 (0.3 %)
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: | Laurens 55 |
| Phone: | (864)984-2400 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 399 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 32.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
132
Grade 7
128
Grade 8
139
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 132 |
| Grade 7 | 128 |
| Grade 8 | 139 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 185 | 46.4% |
| Male | 214 | 53.6% |
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