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Sedgefield Middle
Middle School · Berkeley 01 · Goose Creek, SC
A Berkeley 01 middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
131 Charles B. Gibson Boulevard, Goose Creek, SC 29445
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sedgefield Middle score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 19% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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 Sedgefield 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,726/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Goose Creek), 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
$80,778
Median home value
$256,000
Median rent
$1,441/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29445; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marrington Middle School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Deer Park MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Westview MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 834 | Compare → |
| Northside Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.2private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 201 | 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.
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.
Berkeley 01
- Schools in district
- 47
- Rank in district
- #45 of 46
- District spending per student
- $12,810NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sedgefield Middle is listed in Berkeley 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sedgefield Middle
Sedgefield Middle is a public middle school in Goose Creek, SC, part of Berkeley 01, serving approximately 948 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,166 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sedgefield Middle
What grades does Sedgefield Middle serve?
Sedgefield Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sedgefield Middle?
Sedgefield Middle has an enrollment of approximately 948 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sedgefield Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sedgefield Middle is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sedgefield Middle rank in SC?
Sedgefield Middle ranks #1,166 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Sedgefield Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Sedgefield Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Sedgefield Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sedgefield Middle has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sedgefield Middle a charter school?
No, Sedgefield Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sedgefield Middle a Title I school?
No, Sedgefield Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sedgefield Middle?
100.0% of students at Sedgefield 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
- 948
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Berkeley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.5%
- Phone
- (843) 797-2620
- Area population (ZIP 29445)
- 59,011
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 29445; 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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