Below Average
#1000 of 1,176 schools in SC
Saluda Middle
Middle School · Saluda 01 · Saluda, SC
A Saluda 01 middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
140 Ivory Key Road, Saluda, SC 29138
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Saluda Middle score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 31% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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
73.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Saluda 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 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,866/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saluda), 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
$45,410
Median home value
$111,200
Median rent
$780/mo
College educated
15.9%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29138; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Saluda 01
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Saluda Middle is listed in Saluda 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Saluda Middle
Saluda Middle is a public middle school in Saluda, SC, part of Saluda 01, serving approximately 526 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,000 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Saluda Middle
What grades does Saluda Middle serve?
Saluda Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Saluda Middle?
Saluda Middle has an enrollment of approximately 526 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saluda Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Saluda Middle is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Saluda Middle rank in SC?
Saluda Middle ranks #1,000 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Saluda Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Saluda Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Saluda Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Saluda Middle has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Saluda Middle a charter school?
No, Saluda Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Saluda Middle a Title I school?
No, Saluda Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saluda Middle?
73.8% of students at Saluda 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
- 526
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Saluda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (864) 445-3767
- Area population (ZIP 29138)
- 9,641
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 29138; 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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