River Oaks Middle School
North Charleston, SC 29420
Phone: (843) 695-2470
Fax: (843) 695-2475
District: Dorchester 02 School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8 • 728 students
River Oaks Middle School, a public school located in North Charleston, SC, serves grades 6-8 in the Dorchester 02 School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
River Oaks Middle School is a public school located in North Charleston, SC. 728 students attend River Oaks Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 4/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) Tests data from South Carolina Department of Education, and using 2024 College and Career Ready Assessments (READY) data from South Carolina Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 2/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student Growth - Elementary Level data from South Carolina Department of Education, and using 2024 Student Growth - Middle Level data from South Carolina Department of Education. |
Posted: August 12, 2024
My son left North Charleston Creative Arts with an outstanding record of behavior, leadership, and more. He stayed with his father for a school term at this school , and his performance declined from there. There is a significant difference between the two schools in terms of academics and the approach of teachers and students.
As a parent, I place my trust in teachers to be open and honest. However, I have caught one teacher in a lie based on what was initially said and observed attempts to reframe the situation when I requested more information about the incident. Which lead it to my next conclusion, moving forward throughout the school year.
2 Incident: One day, when I went to pick up my son from school, the administrator at the front desk immediately assumed he was cutting class because she hadn't received a response from the teacher. When the teacher eventually responded, it turned out my son had been in class the entire time.
There are many more incidents, but I can summit up in this way.
Automatically identifying children based on their appearance raises significant concerns about bias and inequality. Although its understandable that the environment might influence these perceptions, categorizing children solely based on how they look can reinforce stereotypes and create a sense of exclusion. Such practices can negatively impact students self-esteem and perpetuate divisions among them. Its crucial for schools to recognize each students individuality and avoid making assumptions based on appearance, thereby fostering a more inclusive and equitable educational environment for all.
Over all, choose the right school for your children. The right school can make a big difference in a childs development. Factors like the schools environment, the quality of its teachers, and the effectiveness of its administrators all contribute to a childs learning experience and growth. Choosing a school that aligns with your childs needs and values can set a strong foundation for their academic and personal success.
My son future matters.
School placements matters.
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This school isnt the best. Bullying and fights happens a lot.
Posted: March 16, 2015
Sometimes I feel like my child is attending college and not middle school here. If my child is having issues I should not see it on their report card/ progress report tell me prior so that I can help them. Now that I know and stay up on my child they have issues with me being around. One teacher told my child stop coming to me. So if my child can't come to me who can they go to? Can't pop up in class they have to call the teacher in advance to let him/her know you coming. Why? Are they doing something wrong? Want to meet with a teacher you have to schedule a meeting which takes days and when you finally have a meeting more than one person shows up. I think that is wrong. I feel as if i should know who is attending and why. If I go through this to better my child. What do you think my child is going through.
Posted: April 16, 2014
I love it here we have lockers and 8 class periods and we have band and art and dance and Spanish guitar and a lot more
Posted: July 27, 2013
I love this school! All like everything from there! Great teachers, electives, social, etc. The only good thing about lunch is that you can buy extras such as candy, chips, icecream, etc. But this school is great! People should come here.
Posted: February 4, 2013
I am a student here at ROMS and I love it.All my friends well i've know them forver because we all went to the great elementary school next to us.I remember at lunch on the other side of the cafetiria i see my big sister.So is you have a middle schooler and a "younger" one i suggest this school.Just so all you parents know there are no bullys at all and if there was one all the teachers help as much as they can!!!"I LOVE ROMS WITH ALL MY HEART!!!<3 <3 <3
Posted: March 7, 2012
Good school. Great teachers, fully engaged and supportive. Positive all the way around. Blue ribbon education, hurry up and send your kids now
Posted: January 2, 2012
We are new to S.C. and new to River Oaks. My child is very happy there and so are we. My child has seen no signs of bullying, at least in her grade. There are bullies in every school. It is how you teach your children to deal with it and how you as a parent deal with it. The one issue that I would address is the fact that there are children in the class that seem to cause a disturbance on a regular basis and they are sent out of class and no further punishment is pursued especially with repeat offenders. Parents always are looking for the schools and teachers to fix their children and their issues. It is time for paretns to take responsibility for THEIR children. I feel that RIver Oaks is a very good sc and I am happy with it.
Posted: April 8, 2010
I love ROMS. I have been teaching there for three years and love my students. I wish there was more parent involvement. Middle school is difficult and when parents back off at this age it makes it more difficult for the teachers.
Posted: April 29, 2008
Posted: April 24, 2008
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| 1 | Indigo Fields | Neighborhood/Subdivision | North Charleston | SC | 1 mi | |
| 2 | Wescott Plantation | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Summerville | SC | 3.3 mi | |
| 3 | Tranquil Acres | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Ladson | SC | 3.6 mi | |
| 4 | Village Green | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Charleston | SC | 4.5 mi | |
| 5 | Summerville Place | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Summerville | SC | 5.4 mi | |
| 6 | Summerville Place | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Ladson | SC | 5.6 mi | |
| 7 | Ibis Glade in Tanner Plantation | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Hanahan | SC | 6.7 mi | |
| 8 | St James Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Goose Creek | SC | 7.6 mi | |
| 9 | Coventry Green | Apartment Complex | Goose Creek | SC | 8.7 mi | |
| 10 | Longleaf | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Goose Creek | SC | 8.9 mi | |
| 11 | Brickhope Plantation | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Goose Creek | SC | 10.5 mi | |
| 12 | Cane Bay Plantation | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Summerville | SC | 14.2 mi | |
| 13 | Mt Pleasant | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Mount Pleasant | SC | 17.7 mi | |
| 14 | Royal Pines | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Beaufort | SC | 43.6 mi | |
| 15 | Pleasant Point Plantation | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Beaufort | SC | 44.1 mi | |
| 16 | Cottage Farm | Area of Town | Beaufort | SC | 47.7 mi | |
| 17 | Laurel bay | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Beaufort | SC | 49.5 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| 1 | West Ashley | Charleston | SC | 7.6 mi | |
| 2 | Downtown | Summerville | SC | 8.1 mi | |
| 3 | Summerville, SC | Summerville | SC | 8.2 mi | |
| 4 | Naval Weapons Station Charleston | Goose Creek | SC | 11.4 mi | |
| 5 | Mount Pleasant | Mount Pleasant | SC | 18 mi | |
| 6 | Lady's Island | Lady's Island | SC | 43.3 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Charleston AFB | 4.8 mi. |
| Charleston Naval Weapons Station | 7.4 mi. |
| Coast Guard Charleston | 14 mi. |
| Beaufort MCAS | 45.8 mi. |
| Beaufort Naval Hospital | 48.2 mi. |
