- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Starr, SC
Starr-Iva Middle
Federal NCES profile for Starr-Iva Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450084000088
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Starr-Iva Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 72.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 616
- students enrolled
Starr-Iva Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Anderson 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450084000088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Starr-Iva Middle shrank from 658 students in 2022-23 to 606 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 450084000088 · Starr, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
616 enr · 14.3:1 · 72.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Crescent High (819 students)
Starr-Iva Middle shrank from 658 students in 2022-23 to 606 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Starr-Iva Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crescent High
Crescent High
819 students
- This school
Starr-Iva Middle
616 students
- Starr Elementa
Starr Elementary
525 students
- Flat Rock Elem
Flat Rock Elementary
429 students
- Iva Elementary
Iva Elementary
383 students
What this shows Starr-Iva Middle reports 616 students on the CCD universe file.
How Starr-Iva Middle compares
Starr-Iva 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.3% | ▼ 2% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 54% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$12,976
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.5%
African American 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Starr-Iva Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anderson 03 reports $12,976 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Starr-Iva Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Starr Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flat Rock Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iva Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Starr-Iva Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~616 students)
Frequently asked questions about Starr-Iva Middle
How many students attend Starr-Iva Middle?
Starr-Iva Middle has 616 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Starr, SC. CCD year-over-year: 658 (2022-23) → 606 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starr-Iva Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Starr-Iva Middle is 14.3:1, which is 0% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Starr-Iva Middle?
72.3% of students at Starr-Iva Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Starr-Iva Middle?
The largest demographic group at Starr-Iva Middle is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Starr, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Starr-Iva Middle?
Starr-Iva Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
What other schools are in Anderson 03?
Besides Starr-Iva Middle, Anderson 03 also operates Crescent High (819 students), Starr Elementary (525 students), and Flat Rock Elementary (429 students). See the Anderson 03 district page for the complete list.