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#719 of 1,176 schools in SC

Myrtle Beach Middle

Middle School · Horry 01 · Myrtle Beach, SC

A Horry 01 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

3101 North Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

  • Math 34% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 44% proficient (2022)
  • 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$13,222
Chronic Absenteeism25.5%

Students at Myrtle Beach Middle score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency44%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 39% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
38%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Myrtle Beach 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 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,796/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Myrtle Beach), 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

$48,561

Median home value

$273,700

Median rent

$1,130/mo

College educated

30.3%

Homeownership

59.3%

Poverty rate

17.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29577; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ocean Bay MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.56–83.7 mi763Compare →
Ten Oaks MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.66–83.7 mi1,270Compare →
Christian Academy of Myrtle BeachPrivate · tuition5.4privateK–124.7 mi527Compare →
North Myrtle Beach MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.96–8Not available1,321Compare →

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.

Horry 01

Schools in district
57
Rank in district
#46 of 55
District spending per student
$13,222NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Myrtle Beach Middle is listed in Horry 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Myrtle Beach Middle

Myrtle Beach Middle is a public middle school in Myrtle Beach, SC, part of Horry 01, serving approximately 1,132 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #719 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Myrtle Beach Middle

What grades does Myrtle Beach Middle serve?

Myrtle Beach Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Myrtle Beach Middle?

Myrtle Beach Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,132 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Myrtle Beach Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Myrtle Beach Middle is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Myrtle Beach Middle rank in SC?

Myrtle Beach Middle ranks #719 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Myrtle Beach Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Myrtle Beach Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Myrtle Beach Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Myrtle Beach Middle has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Myrtle Beach Middle a charter school?

No, Myrtle Beach Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Myrtle Beach Middle a Title I school?

No, Myrtle Beach Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Myrtle Beach Middle?

100.0% of students at Myrtle Beach 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,132
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
67
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Horry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.5%
Area population (ZIP 29577)
35,022
Area average commute
18.7 min
Area median age
45.5
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 · 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 29577; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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