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Hopkins Middle
Middle School · Richland 01 · Hopkins, SC
A Richland 01 middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1601 Clarkson Road, Hopkins, SC 29061
- Math 13% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hopkins Middle score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 20% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hopkins 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,571/100K
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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
$58,741
Median home value
$162,300
Median rent
$1,303/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29061; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| Crayton MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 924 | Compare → |
| Hand MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 700 | Compare → |
| Heyward Gibbes MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 263 | 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.
Richland 01
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #41 of 47
- District spending per student
- $18,992NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hopkins Middle is listed in Richland 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hopkins Middle
Hopkins Middle is a public middle school in Hopkins, SC, part of Richland 01, serving approximately 463 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,087 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hopkins Middle
What grades does Hopkins Middle serve?
Hopkins Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hopkins Middle?
Hopkins Middle has an enrollment of approximately 463 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopkins Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopkins Middle is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hopkins Middle rank in SC?
Hopkins Middle ranks #1,087 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Hopkins Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Hopkins Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Hopkins Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hopkins Middle has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hopkins Middle a charter school?
No, Hopkins Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hopkins Middle a Title I school?
No, Hopkins Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hopkins Middle?
100.0% of students at Hopkins 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
- 463
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Richland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.7%
- Phone
- (803) 695-3331
- Area population (ZIP 29061)
- 12,875
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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.
- 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 29061; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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