Hand Middle School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 884 middle school students from grades 6-8
- Ranks 78th out of 227 middle schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 2600 Wheat Street, Columbia, SC 29205
- Principal or Admin: Marisa Vickers
- Fax: (803) 733-6173
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: 884
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 60.3
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 443 (50.1%)
- Females: 430 (48.6%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 43 (4.9%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 382 (43.2%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 425 (48.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 518 | 58.6% |
| Asian | 16 | 1.8% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 3.4% |
| White | 309 | 35.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 297 | 33.6% |
| 7th Grade | 293 | 33.1% |
| 8th Grade | 294 | 33.3% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 39%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:61%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $44,543
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $35,953 | 26% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $47,531 | 74% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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