Serving 1,142 students in grades 6-8, Thomas C. Cario Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,142 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas C. Cario Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Thomas C. Cario Middle School's student population of 1,142 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas C. Cario Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas C. Cario Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#63 out of 1095 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
5%
32%
White
85%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas C. Cario Middle School's ranking?
Thomas C. Cario Middle School is ranked #63 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Thomas C. Cario Middle School often compared to?
Thomas C. Cario Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laing Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Thomas C. Cario Middle School?
1,142 students attend Thomas C. Cario Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Thomas C. Cario Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas C. Cario Middle School?
Thomas C. Cario Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas C. Cario Middle School offer ?
Thomas C. Cario Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas C. Cario Middle School part of?
Thomas C. Cario Middle School is part of Charleston 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 11/15/2012
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