Serving 666 students in grades 6-8, College Park 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 9% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 666 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: College Park Middle serves the southwest part of Ladson, SC, covering an area of approximately 8.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
College Park Middle School's student population of 666 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
666 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
College Park Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of College Park Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1051 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
11%
5%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is College Park Middle School's ranking?
College Park Middle School is ranked #1051 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are College Park Middle School often compared to?
College Park Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westview Middle School, Sangaree Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend College Park Middle School?
666 students attend College Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of College Park Middle School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of College Park Middle School?
College Park Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does College Park Middle School offer ?
College Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is College Park Middle School part of?
College Park Middle School is part of Berkeley 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This is a wonderful school. The teachers are great!!! The administration is wonderful. This is a school where great things are starting to happen.
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