Serving 432 students in grades 6-8, Marrington Middle School Of The Arts ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher 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 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Marrington Middle School of the Arts serves the southern part of Goose Creek, SC, covering an attendance zone of approximately 25.3 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 4.6 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marrington Middle School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Marrington Middle School Of The Arts's student population of 432 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
432 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Motto
Creating a future we dare to imagine and making a positive difference.
School Rankings
Marrington Middle School Of The Arts ranks within the top 30% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marrington Middle School Of The Arts is 0.60, 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
#333 out of 1118 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
20%
31%
White
59%
46%
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.5%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marrington Middle School Of The Arts's ranking?
Marrington Middle School Of The Arts is ranked #333 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Marrington Middle School Of The Arts often compared to?
Marrington Middle School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Westview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Marrington Middle School Of The Arts?
432 students attend Marrington Middle School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Marrington Middle School Of The Arts students are White, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marrington Middle School Of The Arts?
Marrington Middle School Of The Arts has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marrington Middle School Of The Arts offer ?
Marrington Middle School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Marrington Middle School Of The Arts part of?
Marrington Middle School Of The Arts is part of Berkeley 01 School District.
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