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#328 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 28% in state

Beechwood Middle

Middle School · Lexington 01 · Lexington, SC

A Lexington 01 middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1340 Highway 378, Lexington, SC 29072

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 60% proficient (2022)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change0 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendStable
Academics5.9Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency54% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)71% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$13,591
Chronic Absenteeism17.1%

Students at Beechwood Middle score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency60%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 7 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
47%
2021*
Math
47%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (2022 EdFacts)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 4 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

24.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Beechwood 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,688/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lexington), 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

$103,415

Median home value

$304,200

Median rent

$1,317/mo

College educated

47.9%

Homeownership

82.6%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29072; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pleasant Hill MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.66–83.7 mi707Compare →
Carolina Springs MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.96–8Not available805Compare →
Gilbert MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.46–8Not available831Compare →
Lakeside MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.06–8Not available892Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Lexington 01

Schools in district
31
Rank in district
#12 of 30
District spending per student
$13,591NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Beechwood Middle is listed in Lexington 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Beechwood Middle

Beechwood Middle is a public middle school in Lexington, SC, part of Lexington 01, serving approximately 1,013 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #328 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Beechwood Middle

What grades does Beechwood Middle serve?

Beechwood Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Beechwood Middle?

Beechwood Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,013 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Beechwood Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Beechwood Middle is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Beechwood Middle rank in SC?

Beechwood Middle ranks #328 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Beechwood Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Beechwood Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Beechwood Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Beechwood Middle has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Is Beechwood Middle a charter school?

No, Beechwood Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Beechwood Middle a Title I school?

No, Beechwood Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beechwood Middle?

24.8% of students at Beechwood 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
1,013
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
72
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lexington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.1%
Area population (ZIP 29072)
68,389
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
40.6
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 29072; 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, 2020-2022, 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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