Midlands Middle College

1260 Lexington Drive
Columbia, SC 29202
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 83 students in grades 11-12, Midlands Middle College ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 83 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in SC)
  • : ≥80%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Midlands Middle College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Midlands Middle College's student population of 83 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
83 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Midlands Middle College is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (SC)
(14-15)
≥80%
51%
≥50%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Midlands Middle College and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Midlands Middle College and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Midlands Middle College and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
34%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Midlands Middle College and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
55%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Midlands Middle College and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Midlands Middle College and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Midlands Middle College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Midlands Middle College and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Midlands Middle College and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Midlands Middle College and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
30%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Midlands Middle College and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% SC state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Midlands Middle College?
The graduation rate of Midlands Middle College is 70-74%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Midlands Middle College?
83 students attend Midlands Middle College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Midlands Middle College students are White, 34% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Midlands Middle College?
Midlands Middle College has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Midlands Middle College offer ?
Midlands Middle College offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Midlands Middle College part of?
Midlands Middle College is part of Sc Public Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 83 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥80%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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