D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Johnakin Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 601 Gurley Street, Marion, SC 29571
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 0th percentile in South Carolina
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.88 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 47th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

43
Repit Score
out of 100
461
Students
enrolled
17.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%0/1003.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%47/100Students gain 0.88 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.97 in 2009–19; 51st percentile in South Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency17% (−32 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency8% (−39 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Carolina state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White32%17%reading -25 pts, math -37 pts5th percentile (list)
Black14%6%reading -11 pts, math -14 pts3rd percentile (list)
Low-income14%7%reading -17 pts, math -21 pts2nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 601 Gurley Street
City Marion
ZIP Code 29571
District 4503908
NCES School ID 450390800764
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29571

Understanding the community around Johnakin Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $37,088
Per Capita Income $22,621
Poverty Rate 19.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 11.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%
High School or Higher 86.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $99,800
Median Rent $622
Owner-Occupied 55.0%
Renter-Occupied 45.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Johnakin Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 83.3%
White 10.2%
Hispanic/Latino 2.8%
Two or More Races 2.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 461
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Johnakin Middle?
Johnakin Middle has a Repit School Score of 43 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Johnakin Middle?
Johnakin Middle has 461 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1.
What grades does Johnakin Middle serve?
Johnakin Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Johnakin Middle receive per student?
Johnakin Middle receives $14,103 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Johnakin Middle in 29571 ▼
Avg Home Value
$153,411
Avg Monthly Rent
$810
1-Year Change
+17.6%
% Renters
45.0%

Other Schools in 29571

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026