Enrollment
1,477
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Moncks Corner, SC
Berkeley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Berkeley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450117001207
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berkeley Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Moncks Corner · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.2:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Berkeley Middle has class sizes larger than 99% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berkeley Middle ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Moncks Corner, SC.
School address
District: Berkeley 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450117001207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.2:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+69% 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
What stands out at Berkeley Middle
Berkeley Middle is a large middle school in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, enrolling 1,477 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.2:1 is larger than about 99% of South Carolina schools and 69% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,477 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 71 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #69, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (37%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 328 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Berkeley 01 spends $11,201 per pupil, 23% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 607 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,477 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Moncks Corner's middle schools, it stands alongside Macedonia Middle (375 students): Berkeley Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.2:1 vs 14.4:1).
Berkeley 01 also operates Stratford High (2,605 students) and Cane Bay High (2,412 students) alongside Berkeley Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Berkeley Middle compares
Berkeley Middle on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.2:1 | ▲ 69% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▼ 37% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,477 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,477
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 69% above state mean
Top 99% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
42.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,201
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Berkeley Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berkeley 01, which includes Berkeley Middle.
$11,201
Per student
-23%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Berkeley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cane Bay High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berkeley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goose Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cane Bay Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berkeley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,464
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Moncks Corner
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,477 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.2:1)
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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 24.2:1, which is 69% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Moncks Corner, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berkeley Middle?
Berkeley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Berkeley Middle rank among public schools in Moncks Corner?
By Resource Investment Index, Berkeley Middle ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Moncks Corner, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Moncks Corner on the city page.
Is Berkeley Middle a good school?
Berkeley Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Berkeley 01?
Besides Berkeley Middle, Berkeley 01 also operates Stratford High (2,605 students), Cane Bay High (2,412 students), and Berkeley High (2,047 students). See the Berkeley 01 district page for the complete list.
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