- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Berkeley Middle held near 1,345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-58 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-58 students YoY 450117001207 · Moncks Corner, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,477 enr · 24.2:1 · 46.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High (2,605 students)
Berkeley Middle held near 1,345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-58 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Berkeley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stratford High
Stratford High
2,605 students
- Cane Bay High
Cane Bay High
2,412 students
- Berkeley High
Berkeley High
2,047 students
- Goose Creek Hi
Goose Creek High
1,973 students
- This school
Berkeley Middle
1,477 students
- Cane Bay Middl
Cane Bay Middle
1,464 students
What this shows Berkeley Middle reports 1,477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berkeley Middle compares
Berkeley 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,810
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
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.
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
District finance for Berkeley 01 reports $12,810 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,412
- 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.
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 (~1,477 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,403 (2022-23) → 1,345 (2023-24), nearly flat (-58).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.