Northside Middle School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 581 middle school students from grades 6-8
- Ranks 91st out of 227 middle schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 157 Cougar Crive, West Columbia, SC 29169
- Principal or Admin: David Sims
- Fax: (803) 739-3188
- Website: nms.lex2.groupfusion.net
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Lexington County School District 02
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,997
- Dropout Rate: 4.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.4
- Enrolled Students: 9,007
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 581
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 40.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 284 (48.9%)
- Females: 296 (50.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 40 (6.9%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 203 (34.9%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 243 (41.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 3 | 0.5% |
| Black | 179 | 30.8% |
| Asian | 7 | 1.2% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 11.9% |
| White | 322 | 55.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 201 | 34.6% |
| 7th Grade | 190 | 32.7% |
| 8th Grade | 190 | 32.7% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 43%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:58%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $41,083
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $31,372 | 33% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $45,758 | 68% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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