Serving 708 students in grades 6-8, Northwoods Middle School 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 is 10% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 708 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northwoods Middle serves the northwest part of North Charleston, SC, encompassing an area of approximately 38.2 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northwoods Middle School's student population of 708 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
708 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Northwoods Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwoods Middle School is 0.62, 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
#1098 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
40%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.2%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-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 Northwoods Middle School's ranking?
Northwoods Middle School is ranked #1098 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Northwoods Middle School?
708 students attend Northwoods Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Northwoods Middle School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwoods Middle School?
Northwoods Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northwoods Middle School offer ?
Northwoods Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northwoods Middle School part of?
Northwoods Middle School is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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