Below Average
#932 of 1,176 schools in SC
St. Stephen Middle
Middle School · Berkeley 01 · St. Stephen, SC
A Berkeley 01 middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
225 Carolina Avenue, St. Stephen, SC 29479
- Math 9% proficient (2022)
- Reading 31% proficient (2022)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St. Stephen Middle score 20% 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 9 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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 St. Stephen 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,151/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$48,245
Median home value
$104,900
Median rent
$878/mo
College educated
12.9%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
26.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29479; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| Marrington Middle School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 400 | Compare → |
| Philip Simmons MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 5–8 | Not available | 454 | 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.
Berkeley 01
- Schools in district
- 47
- Rank in district
- #27 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
St. Stephen Middle is listed in Berkeley 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. Stephen Middle
St. Stephen Middle is a public middle school in St. Stephen, SC, part of Berkeley 01, serving approximately 182 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #932 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St. Stephen Middle
What grades does St. Stephen Middle serve?
St. Stephen Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend St. Stephen Middle?
St. Stephen Middle has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Stephen Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Stephen Middle is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St. Stephen Middle rank in SC?
St. Stephen Middle ranks #932 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is St. Stephen Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Stephen Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 St. Stephen Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Stephen Middle has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is St. Stephen Middle a charter school?
No, St. Stephen Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St. Stephen Middle a Title I school?
No, St. Stephen Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. Stephen Middle?
100.0% of students at St. Stephen 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
- 182
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Berkeley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (843) 567-3128
- Area population (ZIP 29479)
- 6,287
- Area average commute
- 35 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 29479; 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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