Summit Parkway Middle School
Summit Parkway Middle School serves 1,233 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Summit Parkway Middle School placed 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%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
School Overview
Summit Parkway Middle School's student population of 1,233 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 1,233 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 79 teachers |
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School Rankings
Summit Parkway Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,149 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Summit Parkway Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #723 out of 1149 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 46% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 9% |
| Black | 57% | 34% |
| White | 25% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richland 02 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Summit Parkway Middle School is Richland Two Charter High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Kelly Mill Middle School (3.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is North Springs Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Columbia North Springs Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 51% | Reading: 48%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 765 students10
0.3 miles
1300 Clemson Road
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 736-3183 0.3 PK-5 765 - Columbia Richland Two Charter High School Charter School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: PS% Grades: 9-12 | 114 students
1.5 miles
7900 Brookmont Lane
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 419-1348 1.5 9-12 114 - Columbia Spring Valley High School Magnet School
Math: 81% | Reading: 79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 2,081 students10
2.0 miles
120 Sparkleberry Lane
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-3500 2 9-12 2,081 - Elgin Bookman Road Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 61%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 459 students10
2.1 miles
1245 Bookman Road
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 699-1724 2.1 PK-5 459 - Elgin Bridge Creek Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 56% | Reading: 49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 555 students10
2.1 miles
121 Bombing Range Road
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 462-3900 2.1 PK-5 555
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