Below Average
#891 of 1,176 schools in SC
Clifdale Middle
Middle School · Spartanburg 03 · Spartanburg, SC
A Spartanburg 03 middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
451 Heritage Hill Road, Spartanburg, SC 29307
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Clifdale Middle score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clifdale 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,760/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spartanburg), 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
$61,330
Median home value
$207,800
Median rent
$1,043/mo
College educated
35.4%
Homeownership
69.8%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29307; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mccracken MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 899 | Compare → |
| Spartanburg Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 455 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Spartanburg 03
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clifdale Middle is listed in Spartanburg 03; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clifdale Middle
Clifdale Middle is a public middle school in Spartanburg, SC, part of Spartanburg 03, serving approximately 608 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #891 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clifdale Middle
What grades does Clifdale Middle serve?
Clifdale Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Clifdale Middle?
Clifdale Middle has an enrollment of approximately 608 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clifdale Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Clifdale Middle is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clifdale Middle rank in SC?
Clifdale Middle ranks #891 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Clifdale Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Clifdale Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Clifdale Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clifdale Middle has 35% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Clifdale Middle a charter school?
No, Clifdale Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clifdale Middle a Title I school?
No, Clifdale Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clifdale Middle?
67.8% of students at Clifdale 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
- 608
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Spartanburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.8%
- Phone
- (864) 279-6200
- Area population (ZIP 29307)
- 18,497
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 29307; 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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