- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lexington, SC
Meadow Glen Middle
Federal NCES profile for Meadow Glen Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450270001578
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow Glen Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 16.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadow Glen Middle has class sizes smaller than 82% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Glen Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Lexington, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450270001578 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
Meadow Glen Middle shrank from 808 students in 2022-23 to 733 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 67.5 → 63.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-75 students YoY 450270001578 · Lexington, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
778 enr · 11.6:1 · 16.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington High (2,536 students)
Meadow Glen Middle shrank from 808 students in 2022-23 to 733 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE lost 67.5 → 63.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Meadow Glen Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington High
Lexington High
2,536 students
- River Bluff Hi
River Bluff High
2,117 students
- White Knoll Hi
White Knoll High
2,025 students
- Gilbert High
Gilbert High
1,138 students
- Beechwood Midd
Beechwood Middle
1,033 students
- This school 778
Meadow Glen Middle
778 students
What this shows Meadow Glen Middle reports 778 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadow Glen Middle compares
Meadow Glen Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.6% | ▼ 78% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 778 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
778
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 18% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$13,591
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.4%
African American 11.8%
Asian 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 5.3%
Largest group: White at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Meadow Glen Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 01 reports $13,591 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadow Glen Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Bluff High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Knoll High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilbert High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadow Glen Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,117
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,025
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Lexington
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Beechwood Middle
Standard public school
1,033 students 15:1 students per teacher
Lakeside Middle
Standard public school
893 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Carolina Springs Middle
Standard public school
791 students 12:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Hill Middle
Standard public school
750 students 13.4:1 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 (~778 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadow Glen Middle
How many students attend Meadow Glen Middle?
Meadow Glen Middle has 778 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lexington, SC. CCD year-over-year: 808 (2022-23) → 733 (2023-24), down 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Glen Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Glen Middle is 11.6:1, which is 19% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadow Glen Middle?
16.6% of students at Meadow Glen Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow Glen Middle?
The largest demographic group at Meadow Glen Middle is White at 64.4% of enrollment, in Lexington, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow Glen Middle?
Meadow Glen Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Meadow Glen Middle rank among middle schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Glen Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Lexington, 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 Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington 01?
Besides Meadow Glen Middle, Lexington 01 also operates Lexington High (2,536 students), River Bluff High (2,117 students), and White Knoll High (2,025 students). See the Lexington 01 district page for the complete list.