Laing Middle School
Tel:
(843) 849-2809
Laing Middle School serves 1,258 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher 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 68% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Laing Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Laing Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Laing Middle School's student population of 1,258 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,258 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 69 teachers |
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School Comparison
Laing Middle School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Laing Middle School is 0.33, which is less 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 | #150 out of 1142 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 9% |
| Black | 11% | 34% |
| White | 81% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Charleston 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 568 students
0.6 miles
885 Von Kolnitz Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2805 0.6 PK-5 568 - Mount Pleasant Carolina Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 663 students
0.8 miles
3650 Park Avenue Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-8060 0.8 PK-5 663 - Mount Pleasant Belle Hall Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 752 students
1.7 miles
385 Egypt Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2841 1.7 PK-5 752 - Mount Pleasant Mamie Whitesides Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 729 students
2.0 miles
1565 Rifle Range Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2838 2.0 PK-5 729 - Mount Pleasant East Cooper Montessori Charter Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 377 students
2.1 miles
250 Ponsbury Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 216-2883 2.1 PK-8 377
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