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#837 of 1,176 schools in SC
Brewer Middle
Middle School · Greenwood 50 · Greenwood, SC
A Greenwood 50 middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1000 Emerald Road, Greenwood, SC 29646
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brewer Middle score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
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).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Brewer 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,817/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greenwood), 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
$41,669
Median home value
$130,900
Median rent
$818/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
21.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29646; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 5.0 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| Northside MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 646 | Compare → |
| Westview MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 687 | 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.
Greenwood 50
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #9 of 13
- District spending per student
- $13,530NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brewer Middle is listed in Greenwood 50; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brewer Middle
Brewer Middle is a public middle school in Greenwood, SC, part of Greenwood 50, serving approximately 597 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #837 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brewer Middle
What grades does Brewer Middle serve?
Brewer Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Brewer Middle?
Brewer Middle has an enrollment of approximately 597 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brewer Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Brewer Middle is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brewer Middle rank in SC?
Brewer Middle ranks #837 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Brewer Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Brewer Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Brewer Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brewer Middle has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Brewer Middle a charter school?
No, Brewer Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brewer Middle a Title I school?
No, Brewer Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brewer Middle?
100.0% of students at Brewer 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
- 597
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Greenwood County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.3%
- Phone
- (864) 941-5500
- Area population (ZIP 29646)
- 28,413
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 29646; 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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