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Berkeley Middle

320 North Live Oak Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29461Berkeley 01 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,403
Students
Total enrolled
$13,148
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 8% vs nat'l
23.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 49% vs nat'l
35/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 31% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,403 students in grades 06–08 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,148 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 35th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Berkeley Middle is a very large middle in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, serving grades 06–08 with 1,403 students. The district invests $13,148 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 23.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 57% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 35/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Berkeley Middle

1,403
Total Students
23.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
57%
Free Lunch
61
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution734 male · 669 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility57%
National avg 52% · 804 students
Student Composition
47%
9%
36%
Asian1%
White47%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black36%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 450117001207

Academic Outcomes at Berkeley Middle

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
35
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 35th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 9th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 29461

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,148Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,148
State avg
$17,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,785
Student Support$2,498
Administration$1,578
Operations$1,972
Other$1,315
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,148 spent per student, an estimated $5,825 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
44%
State government
43.0%
Local (property tax)
43.7%
Federal programs
13.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 23.0:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (35/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Cane Bay ElementaryDaniel Island SchoolWhitesville ElementaryFoxbank Elementary
+13 more
↓
Middle
Cane Bay MiddleSedgefield MiddleWestview MiddleSangaree Middle
+2 more
↓
High School
Stratford HighCane Bay HighGoose Creek HighBerkeley High
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyBerkeley County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBerkeley 01 →
Phone: (843)899-8840
NCES ID: 450117001207
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Moncks Corner seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Berkeley 01
High
Stratford High
2,653 students · 09–12
● 41 opp42% FRL
High
Cane Bay High
2,158 students · 09–12
● 37 opp28% FRL
High
Goose Creek High
1,981 students · 09–12
● 41 opp52% FRL
High
Berkeley High
1,776 students · 09–12
● 35 opp50% FRL
Mid
Cane Bay Middle
1,487 students · 05–08
● 37 opp29% FRL
Elem
Cane Bay Elementary
1,263 students · PK–04
● 37 opp29% FRL
Elem
Daniel Island School
1,170 students · PK–08
● 34 opp4% FRL
High
Hanahan High
1,040 students · 09–12
● 35 opp29% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
320 North Live Oak Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.