Enrollment
1,477
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 450117001207
Berkeley Middle — Moncks Corner, SC
Federal NCES profile for Berkeley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Berkeley 01 · South Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+61% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.5%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berkeley Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Berkeley Middle reports 1,477 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 61.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 61% above the South Carolina state mean of 14.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 45% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 46.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 37% below the South Carolina average and 10% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 328 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 42.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Berkeley 01 spends $13,148 per pupil district-wide, below the South Carolina average of $17,182 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.7% from local sources (property taxes), 43.0% from the state, and 13.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Berkeley Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against South Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 61% | 14.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▼ 37% | 74.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,477 | top 95% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 37% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
— 61% above state mean
Top 99% in South Carolina — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
42.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,148
per pupil, district-wide
— below South Carolina avg of $17,182
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 328 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
288
in-school suspensions + 319 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,477 Top 95% in South Carolina — larger than 5% of 1,215 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 61.0
Students per teacher 23:1 +61% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 46.5% -37% vs state
NCES ID 450117001207
Student demographics
White 43.9%
African American 37.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.5
Students per counselor 328:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 42.3%
In-school suspensions 288
Out-of-school suspensions 319
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berkeley 01, which includes Berkeley Middle.
$13,148
Per student
-23%
vs South Carolina
Avg $17,182
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 43.0%
Federal 13.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,464
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Berkeley Middle
How many students attend Berkeley Middle?
Berkeley Middle has 1,477 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Moncks Corner, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Middle is 23:1, which is 61% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berkeley Middle?
46.5% of students at Berkeley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berkeley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Berkeley Middle is White at 43.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Moncks Corner, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berkeley Middle?
Berkeley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.