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#1032 of 1,176 schools in SC

Northwest Middle

Middle School · Greenville 01 · Travelers Rest, SC

A Greenville 01 middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1606 Greer Highway, Travelers Rest, SC 29690

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 39% proficient (2022)
  • 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$12,375
Chronic Absenteeism46.2%

Students at Northwest Middle score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
38%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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

70.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Northwest 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,762/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Travelers Rest), 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

$66,544

Median home value

$267,400

Median rent

$964/mo

College educated

30.8%

Homeownership

81.4%

Poverty rate

12.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29690; 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

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Nearby same-level schools

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Northwood MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.36–8Not available858Compare →

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.

Greenville 01

Schools in district
93
Rank in district
#81 of 88
District spending per student
$12,375NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Northwest Middle is listed in Greenville 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Northwest Middle

Northwest Middle is a public middle school in Travelers Rest, SC, part of Greenville 01, serving approximately 822 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,032 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Northwest Middle

What grades does Northwest Middle serve?

Northwest Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Northwest Middle?

Northwest Middle has an enrollment of approximately 822 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Middle is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Northwest Middle rank in SC?

Northwest Middle ranks #1,032 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Northwest Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Northwest Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Northwest Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwest Middle has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Northwest Middle a charter school?

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

Is Northwest Middle a Title I school?

No, Northwest Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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

70.2% of students at Northwest 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
822
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Greenville County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.2%
Area population (ZIP 29690)
25,747
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
40
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 29690; 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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