Serving 1,033 students in grades 2-8, Kelly Mill 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 26% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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: 2-8
- Enrollment: 1,033 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kelly Mill Middle School's student population of 1,033 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,033 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kelly Mill 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 Kelly Mill Middle School is 0.48, 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
#689 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
70%
32%
White
15%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kelly Mill Middle School's ranking?
Kelly Mill Middle School is ranked #689 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Kelly Mill Middle School often compared to?
Kelly Mill Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Muller Road Middle School, Blythewood Middle School, E. L. Wright Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Kelly Mill Middle School?
1,033 students attend Kelly Mill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Kelly Mill Middle School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kelly Mill Middle School?
Kelly Mill Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kelly Mill Middle School offer ?
Kelly Mill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 2-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kelly Mill Middle School part of?
Kelly Mill Middle School is part of Richland 02 School District.
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