Is Northside Middle a good school?

Northside Middle ranks in the bottom 22.5% of South Carolina middle schools.

How many students attend Northside Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 496 students attended Northside Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Northside Middle?

Students at Northside Middle are 42% Hispanic, 28% White, 25% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Northside Middle attend?

Students who attend Northside Middle usually go on to attend Brookland-Cayce High

Northside Middle

Summary:

Northside Middle is a public middle school in West Columbia, South Carolina, serving 555 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Lexington 02 district, which is ranked 59 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Northside Middle has seen a decline in its student racial makeup, with the percentage of White students decreasing from 37.14% in 2020-2021 to 28.83% in 2022-2023, while the Hispanic student population has increased from 34.29% to 39.1% during the same period.

Northside Middle has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates significantly lower than the state and district across all grade levels. The school's performance varies greatly across different student subgroups, ranking particularly low for Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students, while the White and African American subgroups perform relatively better. Northside Middle has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, increasing from 57.98% in 2020-2021 to 90.63% in 2022-2023, suggesting a high concentration of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's per-student spending has increased over the years but is still lower than the state average.

When compared to other middle schools in the area, Northside Middle generally underperforms. For example, Meadow Glen Middle, a Lexington 01 district school located just a few miles away, consistently outperforms Northside Middle across all academic metrics and student subgroups. Northside Middle's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past decade, suggesting that the school's academic challenges have been persistent and potentially worsening over time. The high poverty rates and the school's racial and ethnic diversity may be significant factors contributing to its academic struggles.

Detail:

Public 6-8

157 Cougar Drive
West Columbia, SC 29169

(803) 739-4190

District: Lexington 02

SchoolDigger Rank:
252^nd of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,805

Students who attend Northside Middle usually attend:

High:

Brookland-Cayce High

Feeder schools for Northside Middle:

Elementary:	Riverbank Elementary
	Saluda River Academy for the Arts

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 496

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

42.1%

White:

27.8%

African American:

24.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northside Middle ranks worse than 77.5% of middle schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Lexington 02 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.08. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Northside Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (42.1%), White (27.8%), African American (24.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lexington 02 School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northside Middle is 13, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Lexington 02 School District! (See more...)

Compare Northside Middle employs 38 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northside Middle is $12,805. 2 middle schools in the Lexington 02 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northside Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Northside Middle 252^nd of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Northside Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Lexington 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Lexington 02 59^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northside Middle

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Rank History for all students at Northside Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2003	76.60	54^th	225	76.0%
2004	77.90	48^th	230	79.1%
2005	78.96	45^th	230	80.4%
2006	79.97	42^nd	231	81.8%
2007	71.46	65^th	236	72.5%
2008	69.78	74^th	244	69.7%
2009	73.06	62^nd	249	75.1%
2010	60.70	115^th	261	55.9%
2011	64.23	105^th	269	61.0%
2012	64.51	106^th	271	60.9%
2013	66.27	87^th	276	68.5%
2014	72.17	70^th	291	75.9%
2015	64.12	83^rd	301	72.4%
2016	54.91	134^th	303	55.8%
2017	54.91	131^st	317	58.7%
2018	38.88	181^st	303	40.3%
2019	35.61	206^th	315	34.6%
2021	44.87	160^th	311	48.6%
2022	29.80	216^th	310	30.3%
2023	28.73	230^th	325	29.2%
2024	22.08	252^nd	325	22.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Northside Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	13.79	89^th	93	4.3%
2019	11.45	115^th	117	1.7%
2021	19.70	79^th	87	9.2%
2022	13.34	93^rd	97	4.1%
2023	17.02	85^th	95	10.5%
2024	14.33	99^th	105	5.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northside Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	29.86	210^th	280	25.0%
2019	29.47	217^th	289	24.9%
2021	41.25	157^th	288	45.5%
2022	24.48	231^st	300	23.0%
2023	27.94	237^th	313	24.3%
2024	31.18	210^th	307	31.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Northside Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	30.36	200^th	281	28.8%
2019	34.44	200^th	296	32.4%
2021	45.19	150^th	279	46.2%
2022	32.40	197^th	290	32.1%
2023	28.98	220^th	299	26.4%
2024	21.41	235^th	294	20.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Northside Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	65.93	41^st	194	78.9%
2019	34.37	132^nd	195	32.3%
2021	33.66	113^th	164	31.1%
2022	30.50	132^nd	183	27.9%
2023	9.84	187^th	187	0.0%
2024	23.88	155^th	177	12.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Northside Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	50.26	113^th	179	36.9%
2022	29.81	152^nd	182	16.5%
2023	29.81	158^th	185	14.6%
2024	30.22	157^th	183	14.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Northside Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	47.46	139^th	284	51.1%
2019	37.74	188^th	296	36.5%
2021	44.48	144^th	279	48.4%
2022	28.08	207^th	292	29.1%
2023	28.77	214^th	303	29.4%
2024	23.34	225^th	294	23.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Northside Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	35.46	166^th	237	30.0%
2019	28.31	201^st	252	20.2%
2021	51.97	95^th	235	59.6%
2022	35.83	162^nd	249	34.9%
2023	36.55	165^th	253	34.8%
2024	42.46	139^th	248	44.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northside Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	14.17	114^th	123	7.3%
2019	7.74	136^th	139	2.2%
2021	18.29	97^th	111	12.6%
2022	12.52	122^nd	129	5.4%
2023	16.34	127^th	141	9.9%
2024	15.03	134^th	144	6.9%

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Rank History for White students at Northside Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	52.17	122^nd	250	51.2%
2019	58.27	107^th	258	58.5%
2021	59.16	94^th	244	61.5%
2022	40.47	147^th	249	41.0%
2023	49.96	121^st	260	53.5%
2024	30.97	182^nd	255	28.6%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Great "neighborhood" smaller sized middle school that does a lot with the resources of a smaller district with a wide range of socioeconomic groups. Advanced courses, particularly in 8th grade, are very well-designed to prepare the student for high school. Positive school atmosphere with minimal discipline/gang/racial problems. Very diverse population of white, black and hispanic students. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Northside Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	543	120	5	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	671
1989	517	120	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	641
1990	473	148	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	627
1991	444	133	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	583
1992	456	131	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	595
1993	463	165	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	636
1994	423	157	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	589
1995	410	176	9	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	604
1996	410	176	9	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	604
1997	414	166	8	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	597
1998	373	148	12	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	546
1999	374	142	13	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	539
2000	426	172	18	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	625
2001	398	183	15	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	618
2002	412	162	13	25	0	n/a	n/a	1	613
2003	412	162	13	25	0	n/a	n/a	1	613
2004	432	164	13	36	1	n/a	n/a	3	649
2005	401	199	13	61	0	n/a	n/a	4	678
2006	390	182	13	75	0	n/a	n/a	2	662
2007	365	156	9	76	1	n/a	n/a	0	607
2008	352	154	7	74	1	n/a	n/a	3	591
2009	351	136	6	64	3	n/a	n/a	3	563
2010	322	179	7	69	3	n/a	n/a	1	581
2011	329	156	5	66	1	1	13	0	571
2012	302	176	9	71	1	1	13	0	573
2013	314	169	17	70	0	2	13	0	585
2014	286	164	17	75	0	1	14	0	557
2015	285	147	16	77	1	2	23	0	551
2016	274	150	13	104	2	1	21	0	565
2017	270	168	11	120	1	1	26	0	597
2018	249	139	13	145	1	0	19	0	566
2019	252	158	14	189	1	0	25	0	639
2020	224	149	13	215	1	0	25	0	627
2021	221	130	12	204	1	0	27	0	595
2022	190	146	6	199	1	0	25	0	567
2023	160	140	10	217	1	0	27	0	555
2024	138	122	6	209	1	0	20	0	496

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northside Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	671	43.3	15.4	n/a
1989	641	41.3	15.5	n/a
1990	627	41.0	15.2	n/a
1991	583	38.6	15.1	22.5
1992	595	39.5	15.0	26.7
1993	636	41.3	15.4	28.6
1994	589	42.3	13.9	34.3
1995	604	41.3	14.6	33.1
1996	604	41.3	14.6	33.1
1997	597	40.3	14.8	31.7
1998	546	41.8	13.1	31.5
1999	539	38.0	14.2	41.2
2000	625	39.5	15.8	39.8
2001	618	40.5	15.3	42.9
2002	613	40.5	15.1	39.4
2003	613	40.5	15.1	39.4
2004	649	40.8	15.9	41.2
2005	678	42.0	16.1	49.7
2006	662	44.0	15.0	52.7
2007	607	55.5	10.9	45.3
2008	591	38.0	15.6	53.6
2009	563	30.0	18.8	41.1
2010	581	40.0	14.5	41.9
2011	571	38.0	15.0	48.9
2012	573	37.0	15.4	59.5
2013	585	40.0	14.6	57.8
2014	557	39.0	14.2	54.9
2015	551	38.0	14.5	55.7
2016	565	39.0	14.4	56.8
2017	597	39.0	15.3	61.6
2018	566	39.0	14.5	57.8
2019	639	40.0	15.9	59
2020	627	45.0	13.9	60.9
2021	595	44.0	13.5	58
2022	567	44.0	12.8	66.5
2023	555	41.0	13.5	90.6
2024	496	38.0	13.0	84.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northside Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	671	43.3	15.4	n/a
1989	641	41.3	15.5	n/a
1990	627	41.0	15.2	n/a
1991	583	38.6	15.1	22.5
1992	595	39.5	15.0	26.7
1993	636	41.3	15.4	28.6
1994	589	42.3	13.9	34.3
1995	604	41.3	14.6	33.1
1996	604	41.3	14.6	33.1
1997	597	40.3	14.8	31.7
1998	546	41.8	13.1	31.5
1999	539	38.0	14.2	41.2
2000	625	39.5	15.8	39.8
2001	618	40.5	15.3	42.9
2002	613	40.5	15.1	39.4
2003	613	40.5	15.1	39.4
2004	649	40.8	15.9	41.2
2005	678	42.0	16.1	49.7
2006	662	44.0	15.0	52.7
2007	607	55.5	10.9	45.3
2008	591	38.0	15.6	53.6
2009	563	30.0	18.8	41.1
2010	581	40.0	14.5	41.9
2011	571	38.0	15.0	48.9
2012	573	37.0	15.4	59.5
2013	585	40.0	14.6	57.8
2014	557	39.0	14.2	54.9
2015	551	38.0	14.5	55.7
2016	565	39.0	14.4	56.8
2017	597	39.0	15.3	61.6
2018	566	39.0	14.5	57.8
2019	639	40.0	15.9	59
2020	627	45.0	13.9	60.9
2021	595	44.0	13.5	58
2022	567	44.0	12.8	66.5
2023	555	41.0	13.5	90.6
2024	496	38.0	13.0	84.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northside Middle

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$183 (2.0%)	$49 (0.5%)	$232 (2.5%)	$7,125 (77.8%)	$1,799 (19.6%)	$8,924 (97.5%)	$9,156
2020	$189 (2.1%)	$495 (5.5%)	$684 (7.6%)	$6,801 (76.0%)	$1,458 (16.3%)	$8,259 (92.4%)	$8,943
2021	$157 (1.6%)	$348 (3.5%)	$505 (5.1%)	$8,211 (82.3%)	$1,262 (12.6%)	$9,473 (94.9%)	$9,978
2022	$263 (2.4%)	$670 (6.0%)	$934 (8.4%)	$8,696 (78.3%)	$1,482 (13.3%)	$10,177 (91.6%)	$11,111
2023	$611 (4.8%)	$1,389 (10.8%)	$2,001 (15.6%)	$9,037 (70.6%)	$1,767 (13.8%)	$10,804 (84.4%)	$12,805

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northside Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 206^th of 315 Middle schools	Ranks 230^th of 325 Middle schools	5.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Northside Middle)	40.2	34.1	6.1%
6th Grade Science (Lexington 02)	44	33	11%
6th Grade Science (South Carolina)	47.1	43	4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northside Middle)	33.5	41.5	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington 02)	28.9	40.1	11.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	41.1	53.4	12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Northside Middle)	28.4	18.1	10.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lexington 02)	31.4	21.8	9.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	43.9	36.7	7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northside Middle)	38.3	32.3	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington 02)	39.1	30.4	8.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	44	50.1	6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Northside Middle)	23.2	14.1	9.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lexington 02)	26.9	17.8	9.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	35.3	31	4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northside Middle)	42.9	37.4	5.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington 02)	39.5	39.6	0.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	44.5	53.1	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Northside Middle)	29.4	30.7	1.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lexington 02)	29.7	28.4	1.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	36.6	31.6	5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Northside Middle)	85.5	100	14.5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Lexington 02)	60.3	50.8	9.5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)	68.6	68.3	0.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	639	555	13.1%
African American	158	140	11.4%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	14	10	28.6%
Hispanic	189	217	14.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	252	160	36.5%
Two or More Races	25	27	8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59%	90.6%	31.6%

Schools Near Northside Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)			SC READY Mathematics (2024)			EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Northside Middle	Public	6-8	157 Cougar Drive	West Columbia	29169	Lexington County	Lexington 02	No	No	No	No	(803) 739-4190	496	38	13.0	84.5%	138 (27.8%)	122 (24.6%)	209 (42.1%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.0%)	22.1	252^nd of 325 public middle schools	22.5%		28.7	230^th of 325 public middle schools	29.2%	22	32.7	38.8	32.0	13.4	26.8	13.1	96.0	$12,805	$611	$1,389	$2,001	$9,037	$1,767	$10,804
St. Andrews Middle	Public	6-8	1231 Bluefield Road	Columbia	29210	Richland County	Richland 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 731-8910	700	51	13.7	100.0%	23 (3.3%)	597 (85.3%)	36 (5.1%)	10 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (4.7%)	10.7	306^th of 325 public middle schools	5.8%		11.7	299^th of 325 public middle schools	8.0%	7	25.4	19.3	34.7	8.3	8.0	12.1	96.2	$14,815	$1,042	$1,198	$2,240	$10,586	$1,989	$12,575
Heyward Gibbes Middle	Public	6-8	500 Summerlea Drive	Columbia	29203	Richland County	Richland 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 343-2942	263	25	10.7	100.0%	5 (1.9%)	242 (92.0%)	8 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)	11.4	301^st of 325 public middle schools	7.4%		7.5	316^th of 325 public middle schools	2.8%	15	24.7	26.0	36.1	10.1	8.2	9.6		$22,952	$1,778	$924	$2,703	$16,608	$3,641	$20,249
R. H. Fulmer Middle	Public	6-8	1614 Walterboro St.	West Columbia	29170	Lexington County	Lexington 02	No	No	No	No	(803) 822-5660	548	44	12.4	100.0%	237 (43.2%)	191 (34.9%)	83 (15.1%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.0%)	39.1	188^th of 325 public middle schools	42.2%		45.3	167^th of 325 public middle schools	48.6%	21	45.7	37.2	40.3	33.0	24.5	32.6	100.0	$11,460	$724	$1,366	$2,090	$7,857	$1,513	$9,370
Meadow Glen Middle	Public	6-8	440 Ginny Lane	Lexington	29072	Lexington County	Lexington 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 821-0600	733	64	11.5	30.8%	470 (64.1%)	90 (12.3%)	65 (8.9%)	76 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.4%)	90.3	28^th of 325 public middle schools	91.4%		90.9	24^th of 325 public middle schools	92.6%	4	71.5	74.9	67.4	57.9	59.1	45.6	100.0	$11,901	$670	$421	$1,091	$9,669	$1,140	$10,809
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy	Public, Magnet	6-8	501 Bulldog Boulevard	Cayce	29033	Lexington County	Lexington 02	No	Yes	No	Yes	(803) 739-4070	417	35	11.9	100.0%	128 (30.7%)	153 (36.7%)	91 (21.8%)	20 (4.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.8%)	28.2	235^th of 325 public middle schools	27.7%		25.2	247^th of 325 public middle schools	24.0%	12	37.2	35.1	37.8	32.9	18.3	20.0	100.0	$13,906	$1,271	$1,863	$3,134	$9,034	$1,737	$10,771
W. A. Perry Middle	Public	6-8	2600 Barhamville Road	Columbia	29204	Richland County	Richland 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 256-6347	310	33	9.3	100.0%	2 (0.6%)	293 (94.5%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	16.8	276^th of 325 public middle schools	15.1%		9.6	309^th of 325 public middle schools	4.9%	33	39.4	25.2	38.7	13.1	8.6	13.6		$25,533	$1,783	$1,086	$2,869	$18,209	$4,455	$22,664
Hand Middle	Public	6-8	2600 Wheat Street	Columbia	29205	Richland County	Richland 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 343-2947	700	59	11.8	100.0%	201 (28.7%)	367 (52.4%)	85 (12.1%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (6.0%)	52.2	141^st of 325 public middle schools	56.6%		48.7	157^th of 325 public middle schools	51.7%	16	55.2	49.3	49.0	29.5	30.3	33.8	100.0	$16,810	$748	$825	$1,572	$13,026	$2,212	$15,238
Alcorn Middle	Public	6-8	5125 Fairfield Road	Columbia	29203	Richland County	Richland 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 735-3439	384	37	10.3	100.0%	8 (2.1%)	297 (77.3%)	60 (15.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.4%)	7.7	319^th of 325 public middle schools	1.8%		6.4	323^rd of 325 public middle schools	0.6%	4	27.7	15.2	23.9	14.2	2.9	7.9		$19,919	$1,288	$1,289	$2,578	$14,357	$2,985	$17,341
Pine Ridge Middle	Public	6-8	735 Pine Ridge Drive	West Columbia	29172	Lexington County	Lexington 02	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 755-7400	384	30	12.8	100.0%	104 (27.1%)	144 (37.5%)	108 (28.1%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.7%)	21.2	257^th of 325 public middle schools	20.9%		15.9	277^th of 325 public middle schools	14.8%	20	32.8	32.3	27.2	22.7	15.9	24.2	100.0	$13,983	$743	$2,009	$2,752	$9,312	$1,919	$11,231

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