Serving 186 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Midland Stem Institute 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
21%
31%
White
65%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% SC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% SC state average).
How many students attend Midland Stem Institute?
186 students attend Midland Stem Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Midland Stem Institute students are White, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Midland Stem Institute?
Midland Stem Institute has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Midland Stem Institute offer ?
Midland Stem Institute offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Midland Stem Institute part of?
Midland Stem Institute is part of South Carolina Public Charter School District.
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