Below Average
#982 of 1,176 schools in SC
Southeast Middle
Middle School · Richland 01 · Hopkins, SC
A Richland 01 middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
731 Horrell Hill Road, Hopkins, SC 29061
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 26% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southeast Middle score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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 Southeast 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 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,571/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,741
Median home value
$162,300
Median rent
$1,303/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29061; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| Sandhills SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 1–12 | 4.6 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Crayton MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 924 | Compare → |
| Hand MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 700 | 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.
Richland 01
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #31 of 47
- District spending per student
- $18,992NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southeast Middle is listed in Richland 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southeast Middle
Southeast Middle is a public middle school in Hopkins, SC, part of Richland 01, serving approximately 469 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #982 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southeast Middle
What grades does Southeast Middle serve?
Southeast Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Southeast Middle?
Southeast Middle has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast Middle is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southeast Middle rank in SC?
Southeast Middle ranks #982 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Southeast Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Southeast Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Southeast Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southeast Middle has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Southeast Middle a charter school?
No, Southeast Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southeast Middle a Title I school?
No, Southeast Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southeast Middle?
100.0% of students at Southeast 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
- 469
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Richland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.8%
- Phone
- (803) 695-5700
- Area population (ZIP 29061)
- 12,875
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 29061; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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