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Midlands STEM Institute

Summary:

Midlands STEM Institute is a public charter school in Winnsboro, South Carolina, serving grades PK-12. The school is part of the Charter Institute at Erskine district, which is ranked 34 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Midlands STEM Institute has a more diverse student population compared to the surrounding schools, with a higher percentage of White (58.65%) and Asian (2.4%) students in the 2022-2023 school year. However, the percentage of African American students has decreased from 35.58% in 2020-2021 to 25.13% in 2022-2023. Academically, the school has shown mixed performance, with strong results in English 2 (92% proficient or better in 2023-2024) but significantly lower proficiency rates in Mathematics compared to the state and Charter Institute at Erskine district averages. The school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 95.67% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

Despite the academic challenges, Midlands STEM Institute has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.6 in 2022-2023 to 12.9 in 2020-2021. This suggests the school may be able to provide more individualized attention to its students, which could be particularly beneficial for the economically disadvantaged population it serves. However, the declining racial diversity and uneven academic performance are areas that may require further analysis and targeted interventions to ensure all students at Midlands STEM Institute have the opportunity to succeed.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative PK, KG-12

 112 Crane Street
       Winnsboro, SC  29180

(803) 815-1524

District: Charter Institute at Erskine

SchoolDigger Rank:
426th of 638 South Carolina Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  247

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.4%
African American:
40.5%
Hispanic:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Midlands STEM Institute ranks worse than 66.8% of elementary schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.44. (See more...)
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Compare Details Midlands STEM Institute ranks worse than 72% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.32. (See more...)
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Compare Details Midlands STEM Institute ranks worse than 50.2% of high schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.18. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Midlands STEM Institute who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Midlands STEM Institute has the smallest alternative school student body size in the Charter Institute at Erskine School District. Racial makeup is: White (53.4%), African American (40.5%), Hispanic (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Midlands STEM Institute is 13.8. 5 alternative schools in the Charter Institute at Erskine School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Midlands STEM Institute employs 17.8 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Midlands STEM Institute was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Midlands STEM Institute 234th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Midlands STEM Institute in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Midlands STEM Institute 118th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Midlands STEM Institute in the ranking list.)

Charter Institute at Erskine:

SchoolDigger ranks Charter Institute at Erskine 34th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Midlands STEM Institute

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.60 428th 643 33.4%
2021 54.51 270th 622 56.6%
2022 43.75 348th 625 44.3%
2023 33.72 429th 644 33.4%
2024 33.44 426th 638 33.2%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Midlands STEM Institute

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.51 134th 311 56.9%
2022 49.93 143rd 310 53.9%
2024 28.32 234th 325 28.0%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Midlands STEM Institute

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.90 95th 237 59.9%
2024 46.18 118th 235 49.8%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Midlands STEM Institute

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 126 41 2 5 1 0 6 0 181
2020 122 38 2 5 1 0 2 0 170
2021 126 47 4 7 1 0 2 0 187
2022 121 55 4 5 1 0 2 0 188
2023 122 74 5 5 1 0 1 0 208
2024 132 100 4 8 1 0 2 0 247

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 Midlands STEM Institute

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 181 18.0 10.0 80.7
2020 170 15.8 10.7 76.5
2021 187 14.4 12.9 80.2
2022 188 15.2 12.3 83.5
2023 208 17.8 11.6 95.7
2024 247 17.8 13.8 98.8

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 Midlands STEM Institute

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 181 18.0 10.0 80.7
2020 170 15.8 10.7 76.5
2021 187 14.4 12.9 80.2
2022 188 15.2 12.3 83.5
2023 208 17.8 11.6 95.7
2024 247 17.8 13.8 98.8

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Midlands STEM Institute

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 428th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 429th of 644 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Midlands STEM Institute)60.850
 10.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Charter Institute at Erskine)47.443.4
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.748
 1.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Midlands STEM Institute)26.120
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Charter Institute at Erskine)40.733.1
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.751
 6.7%
4th Grade Science (Midlands STEM Institute)45.425
 20.4%
   4th Grade Science (Charter Institute at Erskine)41.333.2
 8.1%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Midlands STEM Institute)45.566.7
 21.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Charter Institute at Erskine)44.349.3
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Midlands STEM Institute)13.616.7
 3.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Charter Institute at Erskine)33.530.1
 3.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students181208
 14.9%
African American4174
 80.5%
American Indian11
Asian25
 150%
Hispanic55
Pacific Islander00
White126122
 3.2%
Two or More Races61
 83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.7%95.7%
 15%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 247 students attended Midlands STEM Institute.

Students at Midlands STEM Institute are 53% White, 40% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Midlands STEM Institute ranks 426th of 638 South Carolina alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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