- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rock Hill, SC
Dutchman Creek Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dutchman Creek Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450387001526
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dutchman Creek Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Rock Hill · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dutchman Creek Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dutchman Creek Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Rock Hill, SC.
School address
District: York 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450387001526 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Dutchman Creek Middle held near 868 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 450387001526 · Rock Hill, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
856 enr · 14.5:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Rock Hill High (1,980 students)
Dutchman Creek Middle held near 868 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Dutchman Creek Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rock Hill High
Rock Hill High
1,980 students
- Northwestern H
Northwestern High
1,822 students
- South Pointe H
South Pointe High
1,128 students
- This school
Dutchman Creek Middle
856 students
- W. C. Sullivan
W. C. Sullivan Middle
827 students
- Cherry Park El
Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion
806 students
What this shows Dutchman Creek Middle reports 856 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dutchman Creek Middle compares
Dutchman Creek 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 42% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 856 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
856
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$14,182
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
235
in-school suspensions + 227 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.2%
African American 36.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Dutchman Creek Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for York 03 reports $14,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dutchman Creek Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Hill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwestern High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Pointe High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W. C. Sullivan Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dutchman Creek Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,822
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Rock Hill
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
W. C. Sullivan Middle
Standard public school
827 students 12:1 students per teacher
Saluda Trail Middle
Standard public school
751 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Castle Heights Middle
Standard public school
669 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Rawlinson Road Middle
Standard public school
644 students 13.7:1 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 (~856 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dutchman Creek Middle
How many students attend Dutchman Creek Middle?
Dutchman Creek Middle has 856 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rock Hill, SC. CCD year-over-year: 909 (2022-23) → 868 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dutchman Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dutchman Creek Middle is 14.5:1, which is 1% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dutchman Creek Middle?
42.8% of students at Dutchman Creek Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dutchman Creek Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dutchman Creek Middle is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in Rock Hill, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dutchman Creek Middle?
Dutchman Creek Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Dutchman Creek Middle rank among middle schools in Rock Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Dutchman Creek Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Rock Hill, 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 Rock Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in York 03?
Besides Dutchman Creek Middle, York 03 also operates Rock Hill High (1,980 students), Northwestern High (1,822 students), and South Pointe High (1,128 students). See the York 03 district page for the complete list.