Serving 948 students in grades 6-8, Sedgefield 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 9% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 948 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sedgefield Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sedgefield Middle School's student population of 948 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
948 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Creating a future we dare to imagine.
School Mascot
Eagles
School Rankings
Sedgefield 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 Sedgefield Middle School is 0.73, 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
#1051 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
31%
14%
Black
35%
31%
White
22%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sedgefield Middle School's ranking?
Sedgefield Middle School is ranked #1051 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Sedgefield Middle School often compared to?
Sedgefield Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mevers School Of Excellence by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Sedgefield Middle School?
948 students attend Sedgefield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Sedgefield Middle School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sedgefield Middle School?
Sedgefield Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sedgefield Middle School offer ?
Sedgefield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sedgefield Middle School part of?
Sedgefield Middle School is part of Berkeley 01 School District.
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