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#867 of 1,176 schools in SC
Carver Edisto Middle
Middle School · Orangeburg · Cope, SC
An Orangeburg middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2018 Carver School Road, Cope, SC 29038
- Math 11% proficient (2022)
- Reading 23% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carver Edisto Middle score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2020, reaching 17% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carver Edisto 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 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High3,220/100K
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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
$40,872
Median home value
$121,600
Median rent
$738/mo
College educated
10.7%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29038; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| Holly Hill-roberts MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 373 | Compare → |
| Robert E. Howard MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 413 | Compare → |
| William J. Clark MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 649 | 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.
Orangeburg
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #20 of 26
- District spending per student
- $16,571NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carver Edisto Middle is listed in Orangeburg; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carver Edisto Middle
Carver Edisto Middle is a public middle school in Cope, SC, part of Orangeburg, serving approximately 442 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #867 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carver Edisto Middle
What grades does Carver Edisto Middle serve?
Carver Edisto Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Carver Edisto Middle?
Carver Edisto Middle has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver Edisto Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver Edisto Middle is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carver Edisto Middle rank in SC?
Carver Edisto Middle ranks #867 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Carver Edisto Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Carver Edisto Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Carver Edisto Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carver Edisto Middle has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Carver Edisto Middle a charter school?
No, Carver Edisto Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carver Edisto Middle a Title I school?
No, Carver Edisto Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carver Edisto Middle?
100.0% of students at Carver Edisto 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
- 442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Orangeburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.5%
- Phone
- (803) 534-3554
- Area population (ZIP 29038)
- 2,452
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 29038; 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
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