Serving 1,018 students in grades 6-8, Dent 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 30% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,018 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dent Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Dent Middle School's student population of 1,018 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,018 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dent Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dent Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#766 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
17%
13%
Black
55%
31%
White
16%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
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)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dent Middle School's ranking?
Dent Middle School is ranked #766 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Dent Middle School often compared to?
Dent Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blythewood Middle School, Hand Middle School, E. L. Wright Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Dent Middle School?
1,018 students attend Dent Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Dent Middle School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dent Middle School?
Dent Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dent Middle School offer ?
Dent Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dent Middle School part of?
Dent Middle School is part of Richland 02 School District.
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