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#851 of 1,176 schools in SC
Based on limited data
East Edisto Middle
Middle School · Dorchester 02 · Summerville, SC
A Dorchester 02 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1011 Beech Hill Road, Summerville, SC 29485
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 24 schools in Summerville.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,996/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Summerville), 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
$83,287
Median home value
$311,300
Median rent
$1,473/mo
College educated
34.9%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29485; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rollings Middle School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 805 | Compare → |
| Gregg MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 864 | Compare → |
| Lowcountry Connection AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.7 | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 697 | Compare → |
| Pinewood Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 5.0 mi | 607 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Dorchester 02
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #15 of 25
- District spending per student
- $11,212NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Edisto Middle is listed in Dorchester 02; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Edisto Middle
East Edisto Middle is a public middle school in Summerville, SC, part of Dorchester 02, serving approximately 942 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #851 of 1,176 schools in SC. Based on limited data: 53% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Edisto Middle
What grades does East Edisto Middle serve?
East Edisto Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend East Edisto Middle?
East Edisto Middle has an enrollment of approximately 942 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Edisto Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at East Edisto Middle is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Edisto Middle rank in SC?
East Edisto Middle ranks #851 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is East Edisto Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
East 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.
Is East Edisto Middle a charter school?
No, East Edisto Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Edisto Middle a Title I school?
No, East Edisto Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Edisto Middle?
40.2% of students at East 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
- 942
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dorchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (843) 695-2451
- Area population (ZIP 29485)
- 58,670
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 37
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.
- 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 29485; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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