- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ladson, SC
Sangaree Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sangaree Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450117001166
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sangaree Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Ladson · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sangaree Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sangaree Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Ladson, SC.
School address
District: Berkeley 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450117001166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-146 students YoY
Sangaree Middle shrank from 826 students in 2022-23 to 680 in 2023-24 (-17.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-146 students YoY 450117001166 · Ladson, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
637 enr · 13:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High (2,605 students)
Sangaree Middle shrank from 826 students in 2022-23 to 680 in 2023-24 (-17.7%). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sangaree Middle 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 637
Sangaree Middle
637 students
What this shows Sangaree Middle reports 637 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sangaree Middle compares
Sangaree 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▼ 37% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 637 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
637
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
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
13:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 35% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.7%
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
$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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
177
in-school suspensions + 153 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 41.6%
African American 28.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Sangaree Middle 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 Sangaree Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cane Bay High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goose Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sangaree Middle'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 Ladson
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 (~637 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sangaree Middle
How many students attend Sangaree Middle?
Sangaree Middle has 637 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ladson, SC. CCD year-over-year: 826 (2022-23) → 680 (2023-24), down 146.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sangaree Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sangaree Middle is 13:1, which is 9% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 17% 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 Sangaree Middle?
46.7% of students at Sangaree Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sangaree Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sangaree Middle is White at 41.6% of enrollment, in Ladson, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sangaree Middle?
Sangaree Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Sangaree Middle rank among middle schools in Ladson?
By Resource Investment Index, Sangaree Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Ladson, 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 Ladson on the city page.
What other schools are in Berkeley 01?
Besides Sangaree Middle, 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.