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#813 of 1,176 schools in SC
Boiling Springs Middle
Middle School · Spartanburg 02 · Inman, SC
A Spartanburg 02 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
4801 Highway 9, Inman, SC 29349
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 51% proficient (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Boiling Springs Middle score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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
73.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Boiling Springs 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,860/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Inman), 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
$74,363
Median home value
$233,400
Median rent
$917/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29349; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Lake MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 996 | Compare → |
| Chesnee MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 549 | 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.
Spartanburg 02
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #13 of 14
- District spending per student
- $10,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Boiling Springs Middle is listed in Spartanburg 02; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Boiling Springs Middle
Boiling Springs Middle is a public middle school in Inman, SC, part of Spartanburg 02, serving approximately 1,119 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #813 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Boiling Springs Middle
What grades does Boiling Springs Middle serve?
Boiling Springs Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Boiling Springs Middle?
Boiling Springs Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,119 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boiling Springs Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Boiling Springs Middle is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Boiling Springs Middle rank in SC?
Boiling Springs Middle ranks #813 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Boiling Springs Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Boiling Springs Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Boiling Springs Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Boiling Springs Middle has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Boiling Springs Middle a charter school?
No, Boiling Springs Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Boiling Springs Middle a Title I school?
No, Boiling Springs Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boiling Springs Middle?
73.2% of students at Boiling Springs 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
- 1,119
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Spartanburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (864) 578-5954
- Area population (ZIP 29349)
- 37,314
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 29349; 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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