Serving 652 students in grades 6-8, Tanglewood 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 27% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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: 652 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tanglewood Middle serves the southwest part of Greenville, SC, covering an area of approximately 23.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 8.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tanglewood Middle School's student population of 652 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
652 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Tanglewood 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 Tanglewood Middle School is 0.60, 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
#1041 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
57%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
26%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
12%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.2%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tanglewood Middle School's ranking?
Tanglewood Middle School is ranked #1041 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Tanglewood Middle School often compared to?
Tanglewood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berea Middle School by visitors of our site.
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 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Tanglewood Middle School?
652 students attend Tanglewood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Tanglewood Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tanglewood Middle School?
Tanglewood Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tanglewood Middle School offer ?
Tanglewood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tanglewood Middle School part of?
Tanglewood Middle School is part of Greenville 01 School District.
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