Edgewood Middle School vs. Northside Middle School
Should I attend Edgewood Middle School or Northside Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Edgewood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Most improved public schools
Northside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 347 students in grades 6-8, Edgewood 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 35% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 729 students in grades 6-8, Northside 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 17% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
347 students
729 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#579 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#888 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
109
230
Grade 7 Students
109
245
Grade 8 Students
129
254
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
24%
42%
% White
69%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%