Serving 798 students in grades 6-8, College Park Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 798 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
College Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
College Park Middle School's student population of 798 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
798 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
College Park Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of College Park Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1038 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
30%
12%
Black
32%
32%
White
27%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is College Park Middle School's ranking?
College Park Middle School is ranked #1038 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are College Park Middle School often compared to?
College Park Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westview Middle School, Sangaree Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend College Park Middle School?
798 students attend College Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of College Park Middle School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of College Park Middle School?
College Park Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does College Park Middle School offer ?
College Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is College Park Middle School part of?
College Park Middle School is part of Berkeley 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 7/10/2008
This is a wonderful school. The teachers are great!!! The administration is wonderful. This is a school where great things are starting to happen.
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