Below Average
#974 of 1,176 schools in SC
Alston Middle
Middle School · Dorchester 02 · Summerville, SC
A Dorchester 02 middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 Bryan Street, Summerville, SC 29483
- Math 31% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alston Middle score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alston Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,996/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Summerville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,194
Median home value
$303,400
Median rent
$1,220/mo
College educated
29.9%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29483; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles B. Dubose MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 927 | Compare → |
| Faith Christian School & DaycarePrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Pinewood Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 607 | Compare → |
| Gregg MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 864 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dorchester 02
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #21 of 25
- District spending per student
- $11,212NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alston Middle is listed in Dorchester 02; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alston Middle
Alston Middle is a public middle school in Summerville, SC, part of Dorchester 02, serving approximately 804 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #974 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alston Middle
What grades does Alston Middle serve?
Alston Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Alston Middle?
Alston Middle has an enrollment of approximately 804 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alston Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Alston Middle is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alston Middle rank in SC?
Alston Middle ranks #974 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Alston Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Alston Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alston Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alston Middle has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Alston Middle a charter school?
No, Alston Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alston Middle a Title I school?
No, Alston Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alston Middle?
79.5% of students at Alston Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 804
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dorchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.6%
- Phone
- (843) 873-3890
- Area population (ZIP 29483)
- 56,979
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29483; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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