Very Good
#194 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 16% in state
Midlands Middle College
High School · Sc Public Charter School District · Columbia, SC
A Sc Public Charter School District charter high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 2408, Columbia, SC 29202
- Math 90% proficient (2014)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Midlands Middle College score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 75% across the 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (2014 EdFacts) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
Based on 3 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Midlands Middle College 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,022/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Sc Public Charter School District
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #16 of 33
- District spending per student
- $23,863NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Midlands Middle College is listed in SC Public Charter School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Midlands Middle College
Midlands Middle College is a public high school in Columbia, SC, part of Sc Public Charter School District, serving approximately 134 students in grades 10th-12th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #194 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (2014 EdFacts) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Midlands Middle College
What grades does Midlands Middle College serve?
Midlands Middle College serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Midlands Middle College?
Midlands Middle College has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midlands Middle College?
The student-teacher ratio at Midlands Middle College is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Midlands Middle College rank in SC?
Midlands Middle College ranks #194 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Midlands Middle College's MySchoolScout rating?
Midlands Middle College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Midlands Middle College?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Midlands Middle College has 90% math proficiency (2014 EdFacts) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Midlands Middle College a charter school?
Yes, Midlands Middle College is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Midlands Middle College a Title I school?
No, Midlands Middle College is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Midlands Middle College?
42.5% of students at Midlands Middle College 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
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 134
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lexington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.0%
- Phone
- (803) 822-7043
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 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.
- 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 2014 EdFacts, multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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