- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mount Pleasant, SC
Moultrie Middle
Federal NCES profile for Moultrie Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450144001218
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moultrie Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Mount Pleasant · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.2:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Moultrie Middle has class sizes larger than 92% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moultrie Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Mount Pleasant, SC.
School address
District: Charleston 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450144001218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Moultrie Middle held near 1,135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 62.3 → 62.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 450144001218 · Mount Pleasant, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,130 enr · 18.2:1 · 20.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Wando High (2,588 students)
Moultrie Middle held near 1,135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 62.3 → 62.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Moultrie Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wando High
Wando High
2,588 students
- Rb Stall High
Rb Stall High
2,135 students
- West Ashley Hi
West Ashley High
2,069 students
- Lucy Garrett B
Lucy Garrett Beckham High
1,757 students
- James Island C
James Island Charter High
1,612 students
- This school
Moultrie Middle
1,130 students
What this shows Moultrie Middle reports 1,130 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moultrie Middle compares
Moultrie 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 72% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,130 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,130
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 92% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.6%
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
$16,635
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
African American 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Moultrie Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charleston 01 reports $16,635 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moultrie Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wando High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rb Stall High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Ashley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lucy Garrett Beckham High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Island Charter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moultrie Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,135
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle schools in Mount Pleasant
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 (~1,130 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moultrie Middle
How many students attend Moultrie Middle?
Moultrie Middle has 1,130 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mount Pleasant, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,119 (2022-23) → 1,135 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moultrie Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Moultrie Middle is 18.2:1, which is 27% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moultrie Middle?
20.5% of students at Moultrie Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moultrie Middle?
The largest demographic group at Moultrie Middle is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Mount Pleasant, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moultrie Middle?
Moultrie Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Moultrie Middle rank among public schools in Mount Pleasant?
By Resource Investment Index, Moultrie Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Mount Pleasant, 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 Mount Pleasant on the city page.
What other schools are in Charleston 01?
Besides Moultrie Middle, Charleston 01 also operates Wando High (2,588 students), Rb Stall High (2,135 students), and West Ashley High (2,069 students). See the Charleston 01 district page for the complete list.