Serving 493 students in grades 6-8, Hopkins 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 13% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). 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 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hopkins Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hopkins Middle School's student population of 493 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hopkins 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 Hopkins Middle School is 0.26, 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
#1034 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
86%
31%
White
6%
48%
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
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hopkins Middle School's ranking?
Hopkins Middle School is ranked #1034 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Hopkins Middle School often compared to?
Hopkins Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southeast Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Hopkins Middle School?
493 students attend Hopkins Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hopkins Middle School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hopkins Middle School?
Hopkins Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hopkins Middle School offer ?
Hopkins Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hopkins Middle School part of?
Hopkins Middle School is part of Richland 01 School District.
School Reviews
1 11/19/2018
At my school teachers are helpful we soar we try this is an no bullying school and we are the egales check us out
5 6/9/2015
Hopkins is better than any other school we have the best , academics and are students act way better than Southeast students E' Nois!
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