Serving 1,285 students in grades Kindergarten-8, E. L. Wright 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 35% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,285 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
E. L. Wright Middle School's student population of 1,285 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
E. L. Wright 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 E. L. Wright Middle School is 0.62, 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
#689 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
57%
31%
White
17%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E. L. Wright Middle School's ranking?
E. L. Wright Middle School is ranked #689 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are E. L. Wright Middle School often compared to?
E. L. Wright Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dent Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend E. L. Wright Middle School?
1,285 students attend E. L. Wright Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of E. L. Wright Middle School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E. L. Wright Middle School?
E. L. Wright Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does E. L. Wright Middle School offer ?
E. L. Wright Middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is E. L. Wright Middle School part of?
E. L. Wright Middle School is part of Richland 02 School District.
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