Very Good
#389 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 33% in state
Muller Road Middle
Elementary School · Richland 02 · Blythewood, SC
A Richland 02 elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1031 Muller Road, Blythewood, SC 29016
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 56% proficient (2022)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Muller Road Middle score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 12-year record (2011–2022) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Muller Road 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 4Car-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
$100,122
Median home value
$330,900
Median rent
$1,265/mo
College educated
49.6%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29016; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel-hanberry ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 721 | Compare → |
| Langford ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 640 | Compare → |
| Round Top ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 610 | Compare → |
| Catawba Trail ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 666 | 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 02
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #14 of 32
- District spending per student
- $14,024NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Muller Road Middle is listed in Richland 02; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Muller Road Middle
Muller Road Middle is a public elementary school in Blythewood, SC, part of Richland 02, serving approximately 1,289 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #389 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Muller Road Middle
What grades does Muller Road Middle serve?
Muller Road Middle serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Muller Road Middle?
Muller Road Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,289 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muller Road Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Muller Road Middle 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 Muller Road Middle rank in SC?
Muller Road Middle ranks #389 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Muller Road Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Muller Road Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Muller Road Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Muller Road Middle has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Muller Road Middle a charter school?
No, Muller Road Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Muller Road Middle a Title I school?
No, Muller Road Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Muller Road Middle?
34.8% of students at Muller Road 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Richland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (803) 691-6851
- Area population (ZIP 29016)
- 29,193
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 29016; 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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