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#560 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 48% in state
Deer Park Middle
Middle School · Charleston 01 · North Charleston, SC
A Charleston 01 middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2263 Otranto Road, North Charleston, SC 29406
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 26% proficient (2022)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Deer Park Middle score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 21% across the 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 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 Deer 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 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,771/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Charleston), 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
$50,640
Median home value
$209,700
Median rent
$1,305/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
41.8%
Poverty rate
25%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29406; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.2private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Northwoods MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 677 | Compare → |
| Sedgefield MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 948 | Compare → |
| Westview MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 834 | 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.
Charleston 01
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #44 of 79
- District spending per student
- $16,635NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Deer Park Middle is listed in Charleston 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deer Park Middle
Deer Park Middle is a public middle school in North Charleston, SC, part of Charleston 01, serving approximately 300 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #560 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deer Park Middle
What grades does Deer Park Middle serve?
Deer Park Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Deer Park Middle?
Deer Park Middle has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Park Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Park Middle is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deer Park Middle rank in SC?
Deer Park Middle ranks #560 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Deer Park Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Deer Park Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Deer Park Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deer Park Middle has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Deer Park Middle a charter school?
No, Deer Park Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deer Park Middle a Title I school?
No, Deer Park Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deer Park Middle?
100.0% of students at Deer 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
- 300
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Charleston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.0%
- Phone
- (843) 990-5200
- Area population (ZIP 29406)
- 32,482
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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 29406; 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, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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