- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lexington, SC
Beechwood Middle
Federal NCES profile for Beechwood Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450270001723
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beechwood Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Beechwood Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beechwood Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Lexington, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450270001723 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Beechwood Middle held near 1,013 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.1 → 72.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 450270001723 · Lexington, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,033 enr · 15:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington High (2,536 students)
Beechwood Middle held near 1,013 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.1 → 72.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Beechwood Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington High
Lexington High
2,536 students
- River Bluff Hi
River Bluff High
2,117 students
- White Knoll Hi
White Knoll High
2,025 students
- Gilbert High
Gilbert High
1,138 students
- This school
Beechwood Middle
1,033 students
- Lakeside Middl 893
Lakeside Middle
893 students
What this shows Beechwood Middle reports 1,033 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beechwood Middle compares
Beechwood Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 79% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,033 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,033
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,591
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.3%
African American 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Beechwood Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 01 reports $13,591 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beechwood Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Bluff High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Knoll High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilbert High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beechwood Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,117
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,025
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Lexington
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Lakeside Middle
Standard public school
893 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Carolina Springs Middle
Standard public school
791 students 12:1 students per teacher
Meadow Glen Middle
Standard public school
778 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Hill Middle
Standard public school
750 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,033 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beechwood Middle
How many students attend Beechwood Middle?
Beechwood Middle has 1,033 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lexington, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,014 (2022-23) → 1,013 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beechwood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Beechwood Middle is 15:1, which is 5% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beechwood Middle?
15.8% of students at Beechwood Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beechwood Middle?
The largest demographic group at Beechwood Middle is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Lexington, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beechwood Middle?
Beechwood Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beechwood Middle rank among middle schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Beechwood Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Lexington, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington 01?
Besides Beechwood Middle, Lexington 01 also operates Lexington High (2,536 students), River Bluff High (2,117 students), and White Knoll High (2,025 students). See the Lexington 01 district page for the complete list.