Serving 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Midlands Stem Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Midlands Stem Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Midlands Stem Charter School's student population of 306 students has grown by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
306 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Midlands Stem Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midlands Stem Charter School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#692 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
39%
31%
White
56%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midlands Stem Charter School's ranking?
Midlands Stem Charter School is ranked #692 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Midlands Stem Charter School?
The graduation rate of Midlands Stem Charter School is 50%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Midlands Stem Charter School?
306 students attend Midlands Stem Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Midlands Stem Charter School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Midlands Stem Charter School?
Midlands Stem Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Midlands Stem Charter School offer ?
Midlands Stem Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Midlands Stem Charter School part of?
Midlands Stem Charter School is part of Charter Institute At Erskine School District.
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