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#643 of 1,176 schools in SC
Midlands Stem Institute
School · Charter Institute at Erskine · Winnsboro, SC
A Charter Institute at Erskine charter school serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
112 Crane Street, Winnsboro, SC 29180
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Midlands Stem Institute score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 37% across the 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Midlands Stem Institute 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High2,025/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$41,604
Median home value
$113,600
Median rent
$917/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
21.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29180; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Winn AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 4.5 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Lowcountry Leadership Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.9 | K–12 | Not available | 537 | Compare → |
| Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter SchCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–12 | Not available | 666 | Compare → |
| South Carolina Virtual Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | Not available | 2,350 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Charter Institute at Erskine
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #16 of 23
- District spending per student
- $20,062NCES 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 Stem Institute is listed in Charter Institute at Erskine; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Midlands Stem Institute
Midlands Stem Institute is a public school in Winnsboro, SC, part of Charter Institute at Erskine, serving approximately 247 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #643 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Midlands Stem Institute
What grades does Midlands Stem Institute serve?
Midlands Stem Institute serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Midlands Stem Institute?
Midlands Stem Institute has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midlands Stem Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Midlands Stem Institute is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Midlands Stem Institute rank in SC?
Midlands Stem Institute ranks #643 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Midlands Stem Institute's MySchoolScout rating?
Midlands Stem Institute has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Stem Institute?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Midlands Stem Institute has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Midlands Stem Institute a charter school?
Yes, Midlands Stem Institute is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Midlands Stem Institute a Title I school?
No, Midlands Stem Institute is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Midlands Stem Institute?
98.8% of students at Midlands Stem Institute 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Fairfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.7%
- Phone
- (803) 815-1524
- Area population (ZIP 29180)
- 11,862
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 29180; 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, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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