Serving 637 students in grades 6-8, Sangaree 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 18% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 637 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sangaree Middle serves the southwest part of Goose Creek, SC, covering an area of approximately 9.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sangaree Middle School's student population of 637 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
637 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Sangaree 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 Sangaree Middle School is 0.71, which is more 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
#925 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-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 Sangaree Middle School's ranking?
Sangaree Middle School is ranked #925 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Sangaree Middle School often compared to?
Sangaree Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westview Middle School, Cane Bay Middle School, College Park Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Sangaree Middle School?
637 students attend Sangaree Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Sangaree Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sangaree Middle School?
Sangaree Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sangaree Middle School offer ?
Sangaree Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sangaree Middle School part of?
Sangaree Middle School is part of Berkeley 01 School District.
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