Below Average
#1037 of 1,176 schools in SC
W. A. Perry Middle
Middle School · Richland 01 · Columbia, SC
A Richland 01 middle school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2600 Barhamville Road, Columbia, SC 29204
- Math 11% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at W. A. Perry Middle score 16% 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 41 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 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (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 W. A. Perry 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 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,022/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbia), 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
$49,745
Median home value
$185,800
Median rent
$993/mo
College educated
38.7%
Homeownership
59.1%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29204; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniels Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| W. G. Sanders MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 524 | Compare → |
| Alcorn MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Clear Dot Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | PK–10 | 1.8 mi | 418 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Richland 01
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #38 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
W. A. Perry Middle is listed in Richland 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About W. A. Perry Middle
W. A. Perry Middle is a public middle school in Columbia, SC, part of Richland 01, serving approximately 310 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,037 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about W. A. Perry Middle
What grades does W. A. Perry Middle serve?
W. A. Perry Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend W. A. Perry Middle?
W. A. Perry Middle has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W. A. Perry Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at W. A. Perry Middle is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does W. A. Perry Middle rank in SC?
W. A. Perry Middle ranks #1,037 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is W. A. Perry Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
W. A. Perry 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 W. A. Perry Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, W. A. Perry Middle has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is W. A. Perry Middle a charter school?
No, W. A. Perry Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W. A. Perry Middle a Title I school?
No, W. A. Perry Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for W. A. Perry Middle?
100.0% of students at W. A. Perry 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
- 310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Richland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.7%
- Phone
- (803) 256-6347
- Area population (ZIP 29204)
- 18,067
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 29204; 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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