Serving 534 students in grades 6-8, Mid-carolina Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (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 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mid-carolina Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Mid-carolina Middle School's student population of 534 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mid-carolina Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mid-carolina Middle School is 0.50, 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
#533 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
13%
Black
17%
31%
White
68%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mid-carolina Middle School's ranking?
Mid-carolina Middle School is ranked #533 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Mid-carolina Middle School often compared to?
Mid-carolina Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mid-carolina High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Mid-carolina Middle School?
534 students attend Mid-carolina Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Mid-carolina Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mid-carolina Middle School?
Mid-carolina Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mid-carolina Middle School offer ?
Mid-carolina Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mid-carolina Middle School part of?
Mid-carolina Middle School is part of Newberry 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 11/2/2017
MCMS has been an amazing school for my children. They love their teachers and classes.
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