Serving 1,242 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Muller Road Middle School ranks in the top 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 is 39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,242 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Muller Road Middle serves the northwest part of Blythewood, SC, covering an area of approximately 70.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 11.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Muller Road Middle School's student population of 1,242 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,242 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Muller Road Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Muller Road Middle School is 0.59, 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
#528 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
59%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Muller Road Middle School's ranking?
Muller Road Middle School is ranked #528 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Muller Road Middle School often compared to?
Muller Road Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blythewood Middle School, Kelly Mill Middle School, E. L. Wright Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Muller Road Middle School?
1,242 students attend Muller Road Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Muller Road Middle School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Muller Road Middle School?
Muller Road Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Muller Road Middle School offer ?
Muller Road Middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Muller Road Middle School part of?
Muller Road Middle School is part of Richland 02 School District.
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