Serving 164 students in grades 6-10, Midlands Arts Conservatory ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-10
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Midlands Arts Conservatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Midlands Arts Conservatory's student population of 164 students has grown by 115% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
164 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Midlands Arts Conservatory ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midlands Arts Conservatory is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#571 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
46%
32%
White
46%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midlands Arts Conservatory's ranking?
Midlands Arts Conservatory is ranked #571 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Midlands Arts Conservatory?
164 students attend Midlands Arts Conservatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Midlands Arts Conservatory students are Black, 46% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Midlands Arts Conservatory?
Midlands Arts Conservatory has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Midlands Arts Conservatory offer ?
Midlands Arts Conservatory offers enrollment in grades 6-10 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Midlands Arts Conservatory part of?
Midlands Arts Conservatory is part of Sc Public Charter School District.
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