Below Average
#942 of 1,176 schools in SC
Blenheim Middle School of Discovery
Middle School · Marlboro 01 · Blenheim, SC
A Marlboro 01 middle school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
143 Highland Street, Blenheim, SC 29516
- Math 6% proficient (2022)
- Reading 20% proficient (2022)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Blenheim Middle School of Discovery score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 13% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (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
100%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Blenheim Middle School of Discovery 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,906/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,125
Median rent
$863/mo
College educated
4.2%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29516; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Marlboro 01
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,403NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blenheim Middle School of Discovery is listed in Marlboro 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blenheim Middle School of Discovery
Blenheim Middle School of Discovery is a public middle school in Blenheim, SC, part of Marlboro 01, serving approximately 380 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #942 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blenheim Middle School of Discovery
What grades does Blenheim Middle School of Discovery serve?
Blenheim Middle School of Discovery serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Blenheim Middle School of Discovery?
Blenheim Middle School of Discovery has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blenheim Middle School of Discovery?
The student-teacher ratio at Blenheim Middle School of Discovery is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blenheim Middle School of Discovery rank in SC?
Blenheim Middle School of Discovery ranks #942 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Blenheim Middle School of Discovery's MySchoolScout rating?
Blenheim Middle School of Discovery has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Blenheim Middle School of Discovery?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blenheim Middle School of Discovery has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Blenheim Middle School of Discovery a charter school?
No, Blenheim Middle School of Discovery is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blenheim Middle School of Discovery a Title I school?
No, Blenheim Middle School of Discovery is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blenheim Middle School of Discovery?
100.0% of students at Blenheim Middle School of Discovery 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
- 380
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Marlboro County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (843) 528-3262
- Area population (ZIP 29516)
- 823
- Area median age
- 28.5
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 29516; 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
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.