- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Goose Creek, SC
Marrington Middle School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Marrington Middle School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450117001158
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marrington Middle School of the Arts earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Goose Creek · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Marrington Middle School of the Arts has class sizes larger than 86% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marrington Middle School of the Arts ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Goose Creek, SC.
School address
District: Berkeley 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450117001158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Marrington Middle School of the Arts held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 450117001158 · Goose Creek, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 17.3:1 · 11.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High (2,605 students)
Marrington Middle School of the Arts held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Marrington Middle School of the Arts 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
- Berkeley Middl
Berkeley Middle
1,477 students
- This school 432
Marrington Middle School of the Arts
432 students
What this shows Marrington Middle School of the Arts reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marrington Middle School of the Arts compares
Marrington Middle School of the Arts 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 85% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.8%
African American 20.1%
Two or More 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Marrington Middle School of the Arts 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 Marrington Middle School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cane Bay High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goose Creek High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marrington Middle School of the Arts'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
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools in Goose Creek
2 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 (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marrington Middle School of the Arts
How many students attend Marrington Middle School of the Arts?
Marrington Middle School of the Arts has 432 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Goose Creek, SC. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marrington Middle School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Marrington Middle School of the Arts is 17.3:1, which is 21% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marrington Middle School of the Arts?
11.0% of students at Marrington Middle School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marrington Middle School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Marrington Middle School of the Arts is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Goose Creek, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marrington Middle School of the Arts?
Marrington Middle School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Marrington Middle School of the Arts rank among middle schools in Goose Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Marrington Middle School of the Arts ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Goose Creek, 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 Goose Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Berkeley 01?
Besides Marrington Middle School of the Arts, 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.