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Data Analysis
School of Education, Liberty University
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Data Analysis
Greenville County School District, located in Greenville, South Carolina, is one of the
largest and most diverse school districts in the state. It serves over 77,000 students across its 101
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schools, which include elementary, middle, and high schools, and specialized centers. The
district is known for its commitment to academic excellence, offering a wide range of programs
to meet the needs of its diverse student population. Greenville County School District
emphasizes personalized learning and provides a variety of educational opportunities, including
Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education, arts programs, and special
education services. The district aims to prepare students for success in college, careers, and
beyond by fostering critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration skills.
Academic Achievement
When analyzing the schools in Greenville County, Berea Middle School continues to
score the lowest among other schools in the district. The school’s overall rating as of 2019 was
34 out of 100. This was significantly lower than other schools in the area. The school ranks
below average in academic achievement, preparing students for success, English learner
progress, and student progress. The academic achievement scores are based on SC Ready state
testing scores. When compared to the scores presented at the district level for English language
Arts (Reading and Writing) the district had a 54.7% pass rate and Berea Middle had a 28.1%
pass rate. When looking at the mathematics scores, there is a similar gap between the district and
school scores with the district scoring a 54.5% pass rate and the school with a 22.9% pass rate.
Student Progress
Student Progress was rated below average scoring a 10.88 out of 35. The school’s
demographic is made up of a large minority population and 40% of the total population is
economically disadvantaged. Berea Middle School scored a 31% overall percentage of student
progress through grades six through eight. When evaluating the English learning progress, the
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goal is that students who are learning English will become at least proficient in English by the
time they leave the school. At a district level in Greenville County, 48.3% of students enrolled in
English Language Learner programs were proficient by the time they finished their school
career. However, in Berea Middle, only 25.6% of students left with English proficiency ranking
2.56 out of 10 when scored formally.
Student Safety
One area of concern when analyzing the report card for Berea Middle was the data from
the student safety survey. This area was not scored and compared to other schools at the district
level. Two questions were asked of parents, whether their child feels safe at school and whether
the teachers and staff stop or prevent bullying. 101 parents participated in the survey and 86% of
them said that their child feels safe at school. School should be a place where a child feels safe,
and it is concerning that only 86% of them feel safe in the building. While this number is high
for the other scores the school presented, there is a reason children are not comfortable in the
building. There were two noted instances where there was some type of a physical attack with or
without a weapon and there were 16 threats of attacks. Only 67% of parents report their child’s
teachers and staff stop or prevent bullying at the school. With 12 incidents of bullying and
harassment reported, highlighting ongoing challenges related to student interactions and social
dynamics, it is concerning that teachers and staff are not intercepting situations more. Teachers
were given the survey as well and 85.7% of teachers agree or strongly agree that they feel safe at
the school before and after hours. This indicates a high level of perceived safety among the
teaching staff. Only 18.4% of teachers agree or strongly agree that the rules for behavior are
enforced at the school. This suggests a significant gap or dissatisfaction among teachers
regarding the enforcement of behavior rules, potentially indicating a concern about discipline
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consistency or effectiveness. There have been no reported incidents involving firearms,
homicides, rape or attempted rape, sexual assault, robbery with a weapon or firearm, physical
attacks with weapons or firearms, or threats of physical attack with weapons or firearms. This
suggests a generally safe environment in terms of major violent incidents. There were 177
students had in-school suspensions, which suggests a significant number of disciplinary incidents
handled within the school premises.
Conclusion
Overall, while the school appears to have a relatively low incidence of major safety
concerns such as firearms or violent crimes, there are areas of concern related to the enforcement
of behavior rules and the frequency of disciplinary incidents and threats. The discrepancy
between feeling safe among teachers and the perceived enforcement of behavior rules suggests a
need for closer examination and potential improvement in disciplinary procedures and
consistency. Addressing these issues could contribute to a safer and more supportive learning
environment for both students and staff. The issue of low-performing students is being addressed
with the school undergoing a renewal five-year plan that finished this past school year. While the
data indicates a clear need for academic enhancement, it also reveals potential areas of strength,
such as student attendance and engagement metrics. These areas can serve as foundations for
building upon and implementing targeted interventions to improve overall academic outcomes.
the disciplinary data points to a need for comprehensive support systems to address behavioral
issues effectively, ensuring a conducive learning environment for all students. Strategies aimed
at improving teacher-student relationships, implementing evidence-based instructional practices,
and providing tailored academic support are essential for fostering academic growth and
achievement. In moving forward, collaboration among educators, administrators, families, and
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the broader community will be pivotal in implementing sustainable improvements. By leveraging
data-driven insights and adopting a proactive approach to addressing challenges, the school can
strive toward equitable academic success and positive student outcomes.
References
Berea Middle School. Overview – SC School Report Cards. https://screportcards.com/overview/?
q=eT0yMDE5JnQ9TSZzaWQ9MjMwMTA0Mg
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Berea High School Portfolio – Greenville County Schools.
https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/Departments/portfolios/HS/14-15/Berea%20HS.pdf
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