Sangaree Middle School

1050 Discovery Drive
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 826 students in grades 6-8, Sangaree 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 20% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 826 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sangaree Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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School Overview

Sangaree Middle School's student population of 826 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
826 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Sangaree Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sangaree Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#923 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sangaree Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sangaree Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sangaree Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
20%
13%
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Black
30%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sangaree Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
41%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sangaree Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sangaree Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Sangaree Middle School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sangaree Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sangaree Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sangaree Middle School's ranking?
Sangaree Middle School is ranked #923 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Sangaree Middle School often compared to?
Sangaree Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westview Middle School, Cane Bay Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Sangaree Middle School?
826 students attend Sangaree Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Sangaree Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sangaree Middle School?
Sangaree Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sangaree Middle School offer ?
Sangaree Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sangaree Middle School part of?
Sangaree Middle School is part of Berkeley 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 826 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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