John W. Moore Middle

1,056 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John W. Moore Middle School, located at 191 Westfield Drive in Florence, South Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Florence School District 1. The school is committed to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, personal growth, and social responsibility for its diverse student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty emphasizes core subjects while encouraging students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for their transition to high school.

Beyond its academic focus, John W. Moore Middle School places a high value on cultivating a positive school culture through extracurricular activities, athletics, and community engagement. The school strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students feel empowered to explore their interests and build meaningful relationships with their peers and educators. Through a combination of rigorous instruction and a dedication to student development, the school aims to prepare its young learners to become productive and engaged citizens in their community.

1,056

Total Students

73.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John W. Moore Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	414
Hispanic	89
Black	429
Asian	35
Two or More	89

Black
429 (40.6%)
White
414 (39.2%)
Hispanic
89 (8.4%)
Two or More
89 (8.4%)
Asian
35 (3.3%)

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:	Florence 01
Phone:	(843)664-8171
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,056
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 353

Grade 7 372

Grade 8 331