Laing Middle School
Tel:
(843)849-2809
- Laing Middle School serves 1,193 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 62% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
Top Placements
Laing Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Laing Middle School's student population of 1,193 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,193 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 64 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Laing Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Laing Middle School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Overall School Rank | #198 out of 1,130 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 9% |
| Black | 11% | 34% |
| White | 81% | 51% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 64% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Charleston 01 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Laing Middle School is Allegro Charter School Of Music (6.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is East Cooper Montessori Charter (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is James B. Edwards Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mount Pleasant James B. Edwards Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 599 students
0.6 miles
885 Von Kolnitz Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843)849-2805 0.6 PK-5 599 - Mount Pleasant Carolina Park Elementary School
0.8 miles
3650 Park Avenue Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843)856-8060 0.8 n/a n/a - Mount Pleasant Belle Hall Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 702 students
1.7 miles
385 Egypt Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843)849-2841 1.7 PK-5 702 - Mount Pleasant Mamie Whitesides Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 722 students
2.0 miles
1565 Rifle Range Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843)849-2838 2.0 PK-5 722 - Mount Pleasant East Cooper Montessori Charter Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 339 students
2.1 miles
250 Ponsbury Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843)216-2883 2.1 PK-8 339
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