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#37 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 3% in state

Based on limited data

Midland Park Primary

Elementary School · Charleston 01 · North Charleston, SC

A Charleston 01 elementary school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2415 Midland Park Road, North Charleston, SC 29406

  • Math 72% proficient (2009)
  • Reading 78% proficient (2009)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics9.6Excellent60%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2009 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78% (2009 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2009 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2009 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+38.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good40%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$16,635
Chronic Absenteeism17.6%

Students at Midland Park Primary score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2009 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency72%(2009 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2009 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency78%(2009 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2009 EdFacts)

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Midland Park Primary 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Transit 23Minimal Transit
  • Bike 40Somewhat 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.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hanahan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–51.3 mi998Compare →
Divine Redeemer SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–81.6 mi89Compare →
Northside Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition9.2privatePK–121.8 mi201Compare →
Matilda F. Dunston ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.0PK–52.3 mi491Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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.

Charleston 01

Schools in district
82
Rank in district
#3 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

Midland Park Primary is listed in Charleston 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Midland Park Primary

Midland Park Primary is a public elementary school in North Charleston, SC, part of Charleston 01, serving approximately 376 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).

Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Midland Park Primary

What grades does Midland Park Primary serve?

Midland Park Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.

How many students attend Midland Park Primary?

Midland Park Primary has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Midland Park Primary?

The student-teacher ratio at Midland Park Primary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Midland Park Primary rank in SC?

Midland Park Primary ranks #37 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Midland Park Primary's MySchoolScout rating?

Midland Park Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Midland Park Primary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Midland Park Primary has 72% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).

Is Midland Park Primary a charter school?

No, Midland Park Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Midland Park Primary a Title I school?

No, Midland Park Primary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Midland Park Primary?

100.0% of students at Midland Park Primary 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
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
376
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Charleston County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.6%
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.
  • 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2009 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2009 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 29406; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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