Is W. G. Sanders Middle a good school?

W. G. Sanders Middle ranks 185 th of 325 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend W. G. Sanders Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 524 students attended W. G. Sanders Middle.

What is the racial makeup of W. G. Sanders Middle?

Students at W. G. Sanders Middle are 74% African American, 12% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of W. G. Sanders Middle attend?

Students who attend W. G. Sanders Middle usually go on to attend W.J. Keenan High

W. G. Sanders Middle

Summary:

W. G. Sanders Middle is a public middle school in Columbia, South Carolina, serving 533 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Richland 01 school district, which is ranked 53 out of 75 districts in the state.

W. G. Sanders Middle stands out as a high-performing school, consistently outperforming the Richland 01 district and the state of South Carolina in academic metrics. For example, the school had a 100% proficiency rate in EOCEP/Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2, compared to 59.45% for Richland 01 and 72.5% for the state. The school's African American and White student subgroups have also performed exceptionally well, with the African American students ranking 91 out of 248 South Carolina middle schools and the White students ranking 9 out of 255 schools. Additionally, the school has maintained a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to other nearby middle schools in the Richland 01 district, W. G. Sanders Middle generally outperforms its peers in academic metrics, such as proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, W. G. Sanders Middle had a 57.3% proficiency rate in 8th grade ELA, compared to 49% at Dent Middle and 38.7% at W. A. Perry Middle. The school's relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio may contribute to its academic success.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

3455 Pine Belt Road
Columbia, SC 29204

(803) 735-7575

District: Richland 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
185^th of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,895

Students who attend W. G. Sanders Middle usually attend:

High:

W.J. Keenan High

Feeder schools for W. G. Sanders Middle:

Elementary:	A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary
	Burton Pack Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 524

Racial breakdown:

African American:

73.7%

White:

12.0%

Hispanic:

8.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details W. G. Sanders Middle ranks worse than 56.9% of middle schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 3^rd among 9 ranked middle schools in the Richland 01 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.95. (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 Racial makeup is: African American (73.7%), White (12%), Hispanic (8.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Richland 01 School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at W. G. Sanders Middle is 10.1, which is the 2^nd best among 9 middle schools in the Richland 01 School District. (See more...)

Compare W. G. Sanders Middle employs 51.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at W. G. Sanders Middle is $18,895, which is the 4^th highest among 9 middle schools in the Richland 01 School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

W. G. Sanders Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks W. G. Sanders Middle 185^th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See W. G. Sanders Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Richland 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Richland 01 53^rd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for W. G. Sanders Middle

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Rank History for all students at W. G. Sanders Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2003	15.03	204^th	225	9.3%
2004	8.61	220^th	230	4.3%
2005	6.54	225^th	230	2.2%
2006	6.20	223^rd	231	3.5%
2007	15.65	215^th	236	8.9%
2008	14.67	230^th	244	5.7%
2009	15.60	224^th	249	10.0%
2010	22.82	225^th	261	13.8%
2011	17.74	240^th	269	10.8%
2012	9.00	254^th	271	6.3%
2013	7.13	267^th	276	3.3%
2014	12.71	271^st	291	6.9%
2015	22.91	244^th	301	18.9%
2016	28.31	228^th	303	24.8%
2017	33.61	213^th	317	32.8%
2018	30.17	216^th	303	28.7%
2019	32.85	216^th	315	31.4%
2021	21.33	247^th	311	20.6%
2022	37.71	187^th	310	39.7%
2023	38.87	195^th	325	40.0%
2024	39.95	185^th	325	43.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at W. G. Sanders Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	23.27	236^th	280	15.7%
2019	31.30	212^th	289	26.6%
2021	16.09	259^th	288	10.1%
2022	38.44	174^th	300	42.0%
2023	42.79	171^st	313	45.4%
2024	41.42	174^th	307	43.3%

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Rank History for Female students at W. G. Sanders Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	30.95	198^th	281	29.5%
2019	33.78	205^th	296	30.7%
2021	22.72	218^th	279	21.9%
2022	34.11	195^th	290	32.8%
2023	38.39	182^nd	299	39.1%
2024	41.50	158^th	294	46.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at W. G. Sanders Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	47.67	93^rd	194	52.1%
2019	80.14	18^th	195	90.8%
2023	42.13	101^st	187	46.0%
2024	15.45	172^nd	177	2.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at W. G. Sanders Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	0.68	178^th	179	0.6%
2022	41.30	134^th	182	26.4%
2023	35.26	146^th	185	21.1%
2024	35.90	145^th	183	20.8%

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Rank History for Male students at W. G. Sanders Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	29.69	207^th	284	27.1%
2019	33.14	199^th	296	32.8%
2021	18.85	227^th	279	18.6%
2022	40.14	171^st	292	41.4%
2023	38.81	182^nd	303	39.9%
2024	37.37	175^th	294	40.5%

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Rank History for African American students at W. G. Sanders Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	44.65	126^th	237	46.8%
2019	49.78	114^th	252	54.8%
2021	35.86	152^nd	235	35.3%
2022	60.84	63^rd	249	74.7%
2023	65.28	64^th	253	74.7%
2024	55.25	91^st	248	63.3%

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Rank History for White students at W. G. Sanders Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2019	94.33	12^th	258	95.3%
2023	81.73	40^th	260	84.6%
2024	95.03	9^th	255	96.5%

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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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Enrollment information for W. G. Sanders Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	32	612	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	645
1989	25	582	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	607
1990	12	653	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	665
1991	15	587	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	602
1992	12	564	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	576
1993	10	568	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	585
1994	8	626	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	640
1995	4	636	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	641
1996	4	636	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	641
1997	5	623	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	628
1998	3	597	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	602
1999	12	535	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	548
2000	5	553	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	562
2001	3	541	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	547
2002	2	520	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	526
2003	2	520	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	526
2004	5	571	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	580
2005	3	585	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	592
2006	5	520	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	528
2007	7	466	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	476
2008	9	423	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	433
2009	6	393	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	400
2010	8	402	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	412
2011	7	392	0	2	1	0	9	411
2012	4	393	0	3	0	1	8	409
2013	5	372	1	8	0	1	8	395
2014	8	362	0	10	0	2	9	391
2015	12	367	2	9	0	1	6	397
2016	35	395	3	7	0	0	11	451
2017	52	376	1	10	0	0	19	458
2018	54	379	2	11	0	0	19	465
2019	57	406	3	15	0	0	26	507
2020	53	443	3	28	0	0	22	549
2021	58	452	0	39	0	1	20	570
2022	52	415	2	33	0	0	22	524
2023	57	400	2	47	0	0	27	533
2024	63	386	3	43	0	0	29	524

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 W. G. Sanders Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	645	35.9	17.9	n/a
1989	607	37.7	16.1	n/a
1990	665	40.0	16.6	n/a
1991	602	40.8	14.7	38.2
1992	576	42.5	13.5	46.9
1993	585	36.1	16.2	54.7
1994	640	36.5	17.5	55.9
1995	641	40.5	15.8	70
1996	641	40.5	15.8	70
1997	628	43.5	14.4	91.1
1998	602	40.0	15.1	61.3
1999	548	40.0	13.7	65.5
2000	562	42.0	13.4	65.7
2001	547	37.0	14.8	67.5
2002	526	41.0	12.8	61
2003	526	41.0	12.8	61
2004	580	46.5	12.5	68.1
2005	592	48.3	12.3	78.9
2006	528	44.0	12.0	76.7
2007	476	55.0	8.7	80.7
2008	433	38.0	11.4	71.8
2009	400	33.0	12.1	68.3
2010	412	31.0	13.2	77.4
2011	411	30.0	13.7	79.1
2012	409	29.0	14.1	82.4
2013	395	32.0	12.3	77.7
2014	391	29.0	13.4	79.3
2015	397	39.0	10.1	77.6
2016	451	41.0	11.0	100
2017	458	44.0	10.4	100
2018	465	46.0	10.1	100
2019	507	50.0	10.1	100
2020	549	53.0	10.3	100
2021	570	53.0	10.7	100
2022	524	52.0	10.0	100
2023	533	47.0	11.3	100
2024	524	51.5	10.1	100

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 W. G. Sanders Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	645	35.9	17.9	n/a
1989	607	37.7	16.1	n/a
1990	665	40.0	16.6	n/a
1991	602	40.8	14.7	38.2
1992	576	42.5	13.5	46.9
1993	585	36.1	16.2	54.7
1994	640	36.5	17.5	55.9
1995	641	40.5	15.8	70
1996	641	40.5	15.8	70
1997	628	43.5	14.4	91.1
1998	602	40.0	15.1	61.3
1999	548	40.0	13.7	65.5
2000	562	42.0	13.4	65.7
2001	547	37.0	14.8	67.5
2002	526	41.0	12.8	61
2003	526	41.0	12.8	61
2004	580	46.5	12.5	68.1
2005	592	48.3	12.3	78.9
2006	528	44.0	12.0	76.7
2007	476	55.0	8.7	80.7
2008	433	38.0	11.4	71.8
2009	400	33.0	12.1	68.3
2010	412	31.0	13.2	77.4
2011	411	30.0	13.7	79.1
2012	409	29.0	14.1	82.4
2013	395	32.0	12.3	77.7
2014	391	29.0	13.4	79.3
2015	397	39.0	10.1	77.6
2016	451	41.0	11.0	100
2017	458	44.0	10.4	100
2018	465	46.0	10.1	100
2019	507	50.0	10.1	100
2020	549	53.0	10.3	100
2021	570	53.0	10.7	100
2022	524	52.0	10.0	100
2023	533	47.0	11.3	100
2024	524	51.5	10.1	100

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 W. G. Sanders 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	$487 (2.9%)	$516 (3.1%)	$1,004 (6.0%)	$12,989 (77.2%)	$2,827 (16.8%)	$15,816 (94.0%)	$16,820
2020	$1,116 (6.6%)	$733 (4.3%)	$1,849 (10.9%)	$12,491 (73.6%)	$2,631 (15.5%)	$15,122 (89.1%)	$16,971
2021	$1,068 (6.5%)	$740 (4.5%)	$1,807 (11.0%)	$12,242 (74.5%)	$2,385 (14.5%)	$14,627 (89.0%)	$16,434
2022	$1,240 (7.4%)	$634 (3.8%)	$1,874 (11.2%)	$12,436 (74.4%)	$2,399 (14.4%)	$14,835 (88.8%)	$16,709
2023	$1,596 (8.4%)	$1,018 (5.4%)	$2,614 (13.8%)	$13,683 (72.4%)	$2,598 (13.7%)	$16,281 (86.2%)	$18,895

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on W. G. Sanders Middle

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 216^th of 315 Middle schools	Ranks 195^th of 325 Middle schools	8.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Science (W. G. Sanders Middle)	38.6	31.2	7.4%
6th Grade Science (Richland 01)	37.3	28.1	9.2%
6th Grade Science (South Carolina)	47.1	43	4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (W. G. Sanders Middle)	39.7	45	5.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Richland 01)	33.8	38.4	4.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	41.1	53.4	12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (W. G. Sanders Middle)	35.5	21.2	14.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Richland 01)	31.5	20.9	10.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	43.9	36.7	7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (W. G. Sanders Middle)	32.3	50.4	18.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Richland 01)	36.2	39.8	3.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	44	50.1	6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (W. G. Sanders Middle)	16.8	22.9	6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Richland 01)	20.6	19.5	1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	35.3	31	4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (W. G. Sanders Middle)	34.3	49.4	15.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Richland 01)	37.8	45.3	7.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	44.5	53.1	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (W. G. Sanders Middle)	18.9	23.8	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Richland 01)	25	24.6	0.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	36.6	31.6	5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (W. G. Sanders Middle)	89.3	100	10.7%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Richland 01)	55.5	58	2.5%
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	507	533	5.1%
African American	406	400	1.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	15	47	213.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	57	57
Two or More Races	26	27	3.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near W. G. Sanders 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 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th 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
W. G. Sanders Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	3455 Pine Belt Road	Columbia	29204	Richland County	Richland 01	No	Yes	No	No	(803) 735-7575	524	52	10.1	100.0%	63 (12.0%)	386 (73.7%)	43 (8.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.5%)	40	185^th of 325 public middle schools	43.1%		38.9	195^th of 325 public middle schools	40.0%	10				32.4	46.0	57.3				17.6	25.3	31.6	100.0	$18,895	$1,596	$1,018	$2,614	$13,683	$2,598	$16,281
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
Crayton Middle	Public	6-8	5000 Clemson Avenue	Columbia	29206	Richland County	Richland 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 738-7224	924	70	13.2	100.0%	439 (47.5%)	344 (37.2%)	68 (7.4%)	16 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	54 (5.8%)	84.6	46^th of 325 public middle schools	85.8%		87.2	36^th of 325 public middle schools	88.9%	10				69.7	65.1	64.6				56.0	49.7	40.6	96.7	$15,058	$719	$795	$1,514	$11,629	$1,916	$13,545
Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy	Public, Charter	2-8	6015 N Main Street	Columbia	29203	Richland County	School Public Charter School District	Yes	No	No	No	(803) 900-0664	198	23	8.6	34.3%	104 (52.5%)	70 (35.4%)	10 (5.1%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.1%)	8.8	316^th of 325 public middle schools	2.8%		8.1	315^th of 325 public middle schools	3.1%	1	5.9	2.9	21.9	27.2	34.4	21.7	2.9	2.9	0.0	2.9	0.0	8.6
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
Dent Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	2721 Decker Boulevard	Columbia	29206	Richland County	Richland 02	No	Yes	No	No	(803) 699-2750	1,035	92	11.2	100.0%	162 (15.7%)	570 (55.1%)	186 (18.0%)	69 (6.7%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	42 (4.1%)	43.8	168^th of 325 public middle schools	48.3%		51	142^nd of 325 public middle schools	56.3%	26				49.0	42.9	42.4				35.1	31.9	24.9	95.0	$12,541	$261	$683	$945	$10,235	$1,362	$11,597
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
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
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
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

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