Liberty Middle School vs. R. C. Edwards Middle School
Should you attend Liberty Middle School or R. C. Edwards Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 448 students in grades 6-8, Liberty 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 29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 840 students in grades 6-8, R. C. Edwards 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 46% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
448 students
840 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#815 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#442 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
62%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
152
269
Grade 7 Students
141
275
Grade 8 Students
155
296
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
9%
6%
% Black
4%
9%
% White
81%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
