W. G. Sanders Middle School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 412 middle school students from grades 6-8
- Ranks 189th out of 227 middle schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 3455 Pine Belt Road, Columbia, SC 29204
- Principal or Admin: Andrenna Smith
- Fax: (803) 735-3679
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Richland County School District 01
- Per-Pupil Spending: $12,670
- Dropout Rate: 5.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 13.8
- Enrolled Students: 24,460
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 412
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 31.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 195 (47.3%)
- Females: 217 (52.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 22 (5.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 297 (72.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 319 (77.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 402 | 97.6% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.5% |
| White | 8 | 1.9% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 147 | 35.7% |
| 7th Grade | 148 | 35.9% |
| 8th Grade | 117 | 28.4% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 33%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:67%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 19 Years
- Average Salary: $45,416
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $30,595 | 18% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $49,836 | 82% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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