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#542 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 46% in state
Indian Land Middle
Middle School · Lancaster 01 · Indian Land, SC
A Lancaster 01 middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8361 Charlotte Highway, Indian Land, SC 29707
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Indian Land Middle score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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
27.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Indian Land 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,337/100K
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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
$117,609
Median home value
$439,400
Median rent
$1,687/mo
College educated
50.6%
Homeownership
92.8%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29707; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Ridge MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 1,309 | Compare → |
| Forest Creek MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 736 | Compare → |
| A. R. Rucker MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 513 | Compare → |
| Andrew Jackson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 458 | 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.
Lancaster 01
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #9 of 22
- District spending per student
- $12,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Indian Land Middle is listed in Lancaster 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Indian Land Middle
Indian Land Middle is a public middle school in Indian Land, SC, part of Lancaster 01, serving approximately 1,061 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #542 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Indian Land Middle
What grades does Indian Land Middle serve?
Indian Land Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Indian Land Middle?
Indian Land Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,061 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Land Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Land Middle is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Indian Land Middle rank in SC?
Indian Land Middle ranks #542 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Indian Land Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Indian Land Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Indian Land Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Land Middle has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Indian Land Middle a charter school?
No, Indian Land Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Indian Land Middle a Title I school?
No, Indian Land Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Indian Land Middle?
27.8% of students at Indian Land 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (803) 578-2500
- Area population (ZIP 29707)
- 35,224
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 29707; 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
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