Sevier Middle, Greenville SC - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Sevier Middle

Sevier Middle sits in Greenville, part of the Greenville 01 district, and serves grades six through eight as a regular public school. It is not a charter school, and its magnet and Title I status are not recorded in the data. The school is located in a city that has shifted from its industrial cotton-mill and rail history toward advanced manufacturing, automotive production, and a downtown anchored by Falls Park on the Reedy, the Peace Center, and the Greenville County Museum of Art. The Swamp Rabbit Trail, a converted railroad path popular with walkers and cyclists, runs through the area. Major employers include Michelin, Prisma Health, Bon Secours, and Duke Energy. Greenville has been among the faster-growing cities in the country, and the metro area has continued expanding into recent years. Housing values in the area are above both the state and national benchmarks, and rents are slightly below year-ago levels. The national unemployment rate has held steady at moderate levels over the past year. The district brief turned up no recent parent-relevant changes.

On state assessments, Sevier Middle’s academic picture varies by grade and subject. In English language arts, proficiency across all three grades tested is solid and consistent, with each grade level showing a similar share of students meeting the state’s proficiency standard. Math results are more uneven. The sixth-grade cohort scores above the rest of the school, with a strong showing, while seventh and eighth grades trail at a noticeably lower level. Science is tested only in sixth grade here, and that cohort scores in the middle range. Social studies data is only available from a school year that predates the recent state assessment changes, so it offers no current comparison. Because the state changed its cut scores for both English language arts and science, and the assessment name changed for science, direct trend comparisons with prior years are not possible. The data available for this school year is only a single point, so no multi-year trend can be established.

The student body is predominantly white, with a sizable Hispanic population and a smaller but present Black population. Asian, multiracial, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and American Indian or Alaska Native students each make up a modest share. A notable portion of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Data on students with individualized education programs and English learners was not reported, so a parent may want to ask the school about these supports directly.

The school’s overall proficiency index could not be compared to other schools in Greenville County because there was only one school in the comparison group, making that metric inapplicable. Chronic absenteeism and graduation rate comparisons were also not available, the latter because the school does not serve high school grades.

For a family considering Sevier Middle, the key takeaway is a school with clear academic differentiation by subject. English language arts is a consistent strength across all grades, which suggests a solid foundation in reading and writing instruction. Math, however, is a softer spot, particularly in the upper grades, and a parent may want to discuss with the school how math support is structured for seventh and eighth graders. Science and social studies data is too limited or outdated to draw a current conclusion. The school reflects the broader Greenville context of a growing, economically shifting city with a walkable downtown and strong civic anchors. The housing market is relatively expensive compared to state and national averages. The district has not recently announced major changes that would affect a family’s decision. Overall, Sevier Middle offers a school where literacy instruction is a standout, but math results in the later middle school years warrant a closer look from parents whose children may need additional support or challenge in that area.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 667%

School 67% · District 47% · ▲ 21 pts above district

▲ 33 pts above state median · ▲ 19 pts above county median

Grade 745%

School 45% · District 41% · ▲ 4 pts above district

▲ 17 pts above state median · ▲ 2 pts above county median

Grade 847%

School 47% · District 41% · ▲ 6 pts above district

▲ 21 pts above state median · ▲ 10 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 666%

School 66% · District 61% · ▲ 5 pts above district

▲ 13 pts above state median · ▲ 1 pts above county median

Grade 763%

School 63% · District 63%

▲ 7 pts above state median · ▼ 4 pts below county median

Grade 865%

School 65% · District 61% · ▲ 4 pts above district

▲ 12 pts above state median · ▲ 2 pts above county median

Science

Grade 657%

School 57% · District 55% · ▲ 2 pts above district

▲ 13 pts above state median · ▼ 2 pts below county median

Social studies

Grade 788%

School 88% · District 72% · ▲ 15 pts above district

▲ 23 pts above state median · ▲ 18 pts above county median

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Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 6Lower-income52%Higher-income85%33 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income49%Higher-income80%31 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income55%Higher-income76%21 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 6Lower-income54%Higher-income86%32 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income32%Higher-income60%28 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income37%Higher-income58%22 pp gap