New Ellenton STEAM Magnet Middle
285 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
New Ellenton STEAM Magnet Middle, located in New Ellenton, South Carolina, is a specialized educational institution focused on integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) into its core curriculum. As a magnet school, it attracts students by offering a rigorous, project-based learning environment that emphasizes critical thinking, innovation, and hands-on application. The school is designed to prepare middle schoolers for high-demand career fields by fostering a collaborative culture where students engage with real-world problems and utilize modern technology to develop creative solutions.
Beyond its academic focus, the school plays a vital role in the local New Ellenton community as a hub for educational advancement. By prioritizing interdisciplinary instruction, the faculty aims to bridge the gap between traditional classroom learning and practical industry skills. The school’s environment is intentionally structured to boost student engagement and curiosity, ensuring that learners are well-prepared for the transition to high school and beyond with a strong foundation in both technical knowledge and creative problem-solving.
Beyond its academic focus, the school plays a vital role in the local New Ellenton community as a hub for educational advancement. By prioritizing interdisciplinary instruction, the faculty aims to bridge the gap between traditional classroom learning and practical industry skills. The school’s environment is intentionally structured to boost student engagement and curiosity, ensuring that learners are well-prepared for the transition to high school and beyond with a strong foundation in both technical knowledge and creative problem-solving.
285
Total Students
21.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 135 |
| Hispanic | 38 |
| Black | 91 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 17 |
-
White135 (47.4 %)
-
Black91 (31.9 %)
-
Hispanic38 (13.3 %)
-
Two or More17 (6.0 %)
-
Asian4 (1.4 %)
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: | Aiken 01 |
| Phone: | (803)652-8200 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 285 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 21.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
98
Grade 7
84
Grade 8
103
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 98 |
| Grade 7 | 84 |
| Grade 8 | 103 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 137 | 48.1% |
| Male | 148 | 51.9% |
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
373 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
643 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th