- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Blythewood, SC
Muller Road Middle
Federal NCES profile for Muller Road Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450339001566
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muller Road Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Blythewood · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Muller Road Middle has class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Muller Road Middle ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Blythewood, SC.
School address
District: Richland 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450339001566 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Muller Road Middle held near 1,289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 70.0 → 82.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+43 students YoY 450339001566 · Blythewood, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,242 enr · 17.7:1 · 46.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Valley High (2,230 students)
Muller Road Middle held near 1,289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount). Teacher FTE added 70.0 → 82.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Muller Road Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring Valley
Spring Valley High
2,230 students
- Blythewood Hig
Blythewood High
2,164 students
- Westwood High
Westwood High
1,743 students
- Ridge View Hig
Ridge View High
1,631 students
- Richland North
Richland Northeast High
1,340 students
- This school
Muller Road Middle
1,242 students
What this shows Muller Road Middle reports 1,242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Muller Road Middle compares
Muller Road 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▼ 37% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,242 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,242
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.4%
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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$14,024
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 146 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 59.7%
White 24.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Muller Road Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richland 02 reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Muller Road Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blythewood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge View High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richland Northeast High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Muller Road Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,743
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Blythewood
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~1,242 students)
Frequently asked questions about Muller Road Middle
How many students attend Muller Road Middle?
Muller Road Middle has 1,242 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Blythewood, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,246 (2022-23) → 1,289 (2023-24), nearly flat (+43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muller Road Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Muller Road Middle is 17.7:1, which is 24% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Muller Road Middle?
46.4% of students at Muller Road Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Muller Road Middle?
The largest demographic group at Muller Road Middle is African American at 59.7% of enrollment, in Blythewood, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muller Road Middle?
Muller Road Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Muller Road Middle rank among elementary schools in Blythewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Muller Road Middle ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Blythewood, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Blythewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland 02?
Besides Muller Road Middle, Richland 02 also operates Spring Valley High (2,230 students), Blythewood High (2,164 students), and Westwood High (1,743 students). See the Richland 02 district page for the complete list.