Serving 338 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 19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lady's Island Middle serves the eastern part of Beaufort, SC, covering an area of approximately 145.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 12.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lady's Island Middle School's student population of 338 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
338 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Expect the Best…Together We Succeed!
School Rankings
Lady's Island 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 Lady's Island Middle School is 0.65, which is less 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
#919 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
51%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)39.4%
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 (20-21)
8%
3%
Showing 2010–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringDance
FootballSoccer
SoftballTrack
Track and FieldVolley Ball
Wrestling
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: 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 #919 out of 1,118 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 River Ridge Academy, Bluffton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Lady's Island Middle School?
338 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, 25% of students are White, 16% 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 Lady's Island Middle School?
Lady's Island Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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