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College Park Middle

Middle School · Berkeley 01 · Ladson, SC

A Berkeley 01 middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

713 College Park Road, Ladson, SC 29456

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$12,810
Chronic Absenteeism24.9%

Students at College Park Middle score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
21%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
21%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
28%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
28%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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 score

Free/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.

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The neighborhood

Where College Park 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,151/100K

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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

$79,038

Median home value

$244,400

Median rent

$1,473/mo

College educated

24.1%

Homeownership

62.7%

Poverty rate

9.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29456; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sangaree MiddleEnrollment path unverified3.36–81.2 mi680Compare →
Ridge Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–121.9 mi111Compare →
Faith Christian School & DaycarePrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–122.1 mi277Compare →
Westview MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.06–82.6 mi834Compare →

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.

Berkeley 01

Schools in district
47
Rank in district
#39 of 46
District spending per student
$12,810NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

College Park Middle is listed in Berkeley 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About College Park Middle

College Park Middle is a public middle school in Ladson, SC, part of Berkeley 01, serving approximately 692 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,108 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about College Park Middle

What grades does College Park Middle serve?

College Park Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend College Park Middle?

College Park Middle has an enrollment of approximately 692 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at College Park Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at College Park Middle is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does College Park Middle rank in SC?

College Park Middle ranks #1,108 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is College Park Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

College Park Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 College Park Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, College Park Middle has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is College Park Middle a charter school?

No, College Park Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is College Park Middle a Title I school?

No, College Park Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for College Park Middle?

100.0% of students at College Park 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
692
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Berkeley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.9%
Area population (ZIP 29456)
39,280
Area average commute
30.2 min
Area median age
31.9
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 29456; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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