Midlands Arts Conservatory (Closed 2023)

3806 North Main Street
Columbia, SC 29203
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 166 students in grades 6-11, Midlands Arts Conservatory 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-11
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SC)
#618 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
43%
65-69%
52%
50-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
52%
31%
White
38%
46%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
62%
0.59
(22-23)
25.9%
25.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Midlands Arts Conservatory's ranking?
Midlands Arts Conservatory is ranked #618 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Midlands Arts Conservatory?
166 students attend Midlands Arts Conservatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Midlands Arts Conservatory students are Black, 38% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Midlands Arts Conservatory?
Midlands Arts Conservatory has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Midlands Arts Conservatory offer ?
Midlands Arts Conservatory offers enrollment in grades 6-11 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Midlands Arts Conservatory part of?
Midlands Arts Conservatory is part of South Carolina Public Charter School District.

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