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#787 of 1,176 schools in SC
North Central Middle
Middle School · Kershaw 01 · Kershaw, SC
A Kershaw 01 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
805 Keys Lane, Kershaw, SC 29067
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Central Middle score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 39% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Central 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
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,391
Median home value
$115,000
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
10.4%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29067; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| Leslie M. Stover MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 692 | Compare → |
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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.
Kershaw 01
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #8 of 16
- District spending per student
- $11,753NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Central Middle is listed in Kershaw 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Central Middle
North Central Middle is a public middle school in Kershaw, SC, part of Kershaw 01, serving approximately 415 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #787 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Central Middle
What grades does North Central Middle serve?
North Central Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend North Central Middle?
North Central Middle has an enrollment of approximately 415 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Central Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Central Middle is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Central Middle rank in SC?
North Central Middle ranks #787 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is North Central Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
North Central Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 North Central Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Central Middle has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Central Middle a charter school?
No, North Central Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Central Middle a Title I school?
No, North Central Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Central Middle?
100.0% of students at North Central 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
- 415
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kershaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.3%
- Phone
- (803) 424-2740
- Area population (ZIP 29067)
- 11,498
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 29067; 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
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