Midland Park Primary serves 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 81%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: 72%
- Reading Proficiency: 78%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Midland Park Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Midland Park Primary's student population of 450 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Midland Park Primary is 0.57, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)72%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)78%
81%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
51%
13%
Black
41%
31%
White
5%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% SC state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 81% SC state average).
How many students attend Midland Park Primary?
450 students attend Midland Park Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Midland Park Primary students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Midland Park Primary?
Midland Park Primary has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Midland Park Primary offer ?
Midland Park Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Midland Park Primary part of?
Midland Park Primary is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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