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Berkeley Middle
Middle School · Berkeley 01 · Moncks Corner, SC
A Berkeley 01 middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
320 North Live Oak Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
- Math 19% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Berkeley Middle score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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
75.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Berkeley 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,364/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Moncks Corner), 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
$81,604
Median home value
$273,100
Median rent
$1,229/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
81.8%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29461; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Cane Bay MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 5–8 | Not available | 1,475 | Compare → |
| Hanahan MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 781 | Compare → |
| Marrington Middle School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 400 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Berkeley 01
- Schools in district
- 47
- Rank in district
- #38 of 46
- District spending per student
- $12,810NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Berkeley Middle is listed in Berkeley 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Berkeley Middle
Berkeley Middle is a public middle school in Moncks Corner, SC, part of Berkeley 01, serving approximately 1,345 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,100 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Berkeley Middle
What grades does Berkeley Middle serve?
Berkeley Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Berkeley Middle?
Berkeley Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Middle is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Berkeley Middle rank in SC?
Berkeley Middle ranks #1,100 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Berkeley Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Berkeley Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Berkeley Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Berkeley Middle has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Berkeley Middle a charter school?
No, Berkeley Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Berkeley Middle a Title I school?
No, Berkeley Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Berkeley Middle?
75.5% of students at Berkeley 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
- 1,345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Berkeley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (843) 899-8840
- Area population (ZIP 29461)
- 42,535
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 29461; 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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