Very Good
#163 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 14% in state
Forest Creek Middle
Middle School · York 04 · Fort Mill, SC
A York 04 middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2212 Whites Road, Fort Mill, SC 29715
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest Creek Middle score 68% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
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
11.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Forest Creek Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average681/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Mill), 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
$111,323
Median home value
$416,100
Median rent
$1,491/mo
College educated
50.9%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29715; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banks Trail MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 567 | Compare → |
| Fort Mill MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 635 | Compare → |
| Indian Land IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 5–6 | 4.4 mi | 1,130 | Compare → |
| Indian Land MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 7–8 | 4.4 mi | 1,061 | 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.
York 04
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #14 of 20
- District spending per student
- $12,290NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest Creek Middle is listed in York 04; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest Creek Middle
Forest Creek Middle is a public middle school in Fort Mill, SC, part of York 04, serving approximately 736 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #163 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest Creek Middle
What grades does Forest Creek Middle serve?
Forest Creek Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Forest Creek Middle?
Forest Creek Middle has an enrollment of approximately 736 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Creek Middle is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Creek Middle rank in SC?
Forest Creek Middle ranks #163 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Forest Creek Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Creek Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Forest Creek Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Creek Middle has 67% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Forest Creek Middle a charter school?
No, Forest Creek Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Creek Middle a Title I school?
No, Forest Creek Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Creek Middle?
11.8% of students at Forest Creek 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
- 736
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.7%
- Phone
- (803) 396-3450
- Area population (ZIP 29715)
- 43,855
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 29715; 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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