Serving 535 students in grades 6-8, Mid-carolina Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 40% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mid-carolina Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Mid-carolina Middle School's student population of 535 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mid-carolina 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 Mid-carolina Middle School is 0.54, 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
#577 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
21%
32%
White
64%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mid-carolina Middle School's ranking?
Mid-carolina Middle School is ranked #577 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Mid-carolina Middle School often compared to?
Mid-carolina Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mid-carolina High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Mid-carolina Middle School?
535 students attend Mid-carolina Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mid-carolina Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mid-carolina Middle School?
Mid-carolina Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mid-carolina Middle School offer ?
Mid-carolina Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mid-carolina Middle School part of?
Mid-carolina Middle School is part of Newberry 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 11/2/2017
MCMS has been an amazing school for my children. They love their teachers and classes.
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