Midland Elementary School

3011 Nichols Highway
Galivants Ferry, SC 29544
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 571 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Midland Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 571 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 30% in SC
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Midland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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School Overview

Midland Elementary School's student population of 571 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
571 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Midland Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midland Elementary School is 0.29, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#280 out of 1095 schools
(Top 30%)
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59%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Midland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
49%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Midland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
12%
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Black
5%
32%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Midland Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
84%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
This chart display the diversity score of Midland Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Midland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Midland Elementary School's ranking?
Midland Elementary School is ranked #280 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Midland Elementary School often compared to?
Midland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Midland Elementary School?
571 students attend Midland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Midland Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Midland Elementary School?
Midland Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Midland Elementary School offer ?
Midland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Midland Elementary School part of?
Midland Elementary School is part of Horry 01 School District.

School Reviews

5   4/5/2014
This is the best school ever!When I grow up I will have family members going there keep on doing good!!!It is the best school in Horry County.^3
- Posted by Student/Alumni - bgera

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 571 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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