Berea Middle School
Tel:
(864) 355-1700
Berea Middle School serves 728 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Berea Middle School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Berea Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Berea Middle School's student population of 728 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 728 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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School Comparison
Berea Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Berea Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1011 out of 1142 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 9% |
| Black | 26% | 34% |
| White | 27% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Greenville 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Berea Middle School is Enoree Career Center (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lakeview Middle School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Armstrong Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Greenville Enoree Career Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.6 miles
108 Scalybark Road
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 355-7400 0.6 9-12 n/a - Greenville Armstrong Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 429 students
0.9 miles
8601 White Horse Road
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 355-1100 0.9 PK-5 429 - Greenville Duncan Chapel Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 653 students
1.6 miles
210 Duncan Chapel Road
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 355-2700 1.6 PK-5 653 - Greenville Lakeview Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 607 students
2.0 miles
3801 Old Buncombe Road
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 355-6400 2.0 6-8 607 - Greenville Berea Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 459 students
2.5 miles
100 Berea Drive
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 355-1500 2.5 K-5 459
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