Serving 480 students in grades 6-8, Lady's Island Middle School 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 23% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lady's Island Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Lady's Island Middle School's student population of 480 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lady's Island Middle School 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 Lady's Island Middle School is 0.63, 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
#794 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
51%
32%
White
32%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Dance, Football, Soccer, Softball, Track, Track and Field, Volley Ball, Wrestling
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lady's Island Middle School's ranking?
Lady's Island Middle School is ranked #794 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Lady's Island Middle School often compared to?
Lady's Island Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bluffton Middle School, River Ridge Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Lady's Island Middle School?
480 students attend Lady's Island Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Lady's Island Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lady's Island Middle School?
Lady's Island Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lady's Island Middle School offer ?
Lady's Island Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lady's Island Middle School part of?
Lady's Island Middle School is part of Beaufort 01 School District.
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