Myrtle Beach Middle School vs. Bridgewater Academy Charter
Should you attend Myrtle Beach Middle School or Bridgewater Academy Charter? 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
Top Rankings
Myrtle Beach Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Bridgewater Academy Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,124 students in grades 6-8, Myrtle Beach 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 34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 133 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bridgewater Academy Charter 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 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
1,124 students
133 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
7:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#718 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#579 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
21-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
17
Grade 1 Students
-
19
Grade 2 Students
-
12
Grade 3 Students
-
13
Grade 4 Students
-
19
Grade 5 Students
-
16
Grade 6 Students
372
12
Grade 7 Students
355
7
Grade 8 Students
397
18
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
31%
14%
% Black
24%
44%
% White
36%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
