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Blythewood Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1099 students

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Posted July 6, 2011

Blythewood Middle School is a top notch educational facility where academics come first! Teachers want their students to succeed and provide many opportunities for that to come to past. They also provide many extra curricular activities such as Student Council, Charger Art, Model UN, and many, many more! They also provide an technology enriched environment with ITEC and iPAC classrooms which provide 1:1 computing. The only con that this school has is that the student to teacher ratios are very varied. For instance, I had a Honors Science class with 20:1 ratio and a Honors ELA class with 31:1 ratio. Other than that, it is a great school!


Posted October 20, 2009

The curriculum is top notch, most of the teachers are exceptional and the administration is wonderfully helpful and organized.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 25, 2009

Academics are of top priority at Blythewood MIddle. The teachers are very helpful and most are willing to go the extra mile to stay after school to help a struggling student. They offer computer based courses, as well as advanced and Honors classes for students who are advanced. If your child is at the top of the Honors class, I have not seen any further help to keep the student engaged. The administrators are very no nonsense. I thought this was good at first, but I now believe it is to the detriment of the students social development. There is ZERO free time. Lunch is conducted in the cafeteria, and volume is kept low. Choosing where they get to sit is an occasional treat. Immediately following lunch its straight back to work. No standing around, no time to unwind. Inmates have more freedom than these students do.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 3, 2009

Awesome school. I love how they make the boys tuck in their shirts and have a belt on so that their butts aren't exposed. It makes them look like successful intelligent, gentlemen.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 20, 2008

This is one of the best schools in Columbia. The curriculum is challenging, the administration is active and supportive, and the faculty and staff are outstanding. Each child is made to feel special. There is something for everyone here. The PTO presents tons of opportunities for parental involvement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 28, 2008

What a great School! The reason we moved to Blythewood was because of the schools. I love the parent envolvment.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2012.

172 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

172 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
75%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

363 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
81%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2012.

187 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

187 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

187 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
87%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2012.

187 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2010.

345 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
77%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2012.

218 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

218 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
84%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2012.

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
86%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
86%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students76%
Female83%
Male70%
African-American65%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled29%
Not disabled84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant76%

Math

All Students81%
Female86%
Male77%
African-American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled46%
Not disabled87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant81%

Science

All Students64%
Female74%
Male54%
African-American44%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Subsidized meals46%
Full-pay meals76%
Disabled0%
Not disabled72%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English63%
Non-migrant64%

Social Studies

All Students85%
Female89%
Male82%
African-American87%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Subsidized meals87%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled79%
Not disabled86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant85%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students76%
Female87%
Male67%
African-American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled27%
Not disabled83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
Non-migrant76%

Math

All Students83%
Female89%
Male78%
African-American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled27%
Not disabled90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant83%

Science

All Students84%
Female91%
Male78%
African-American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled46%
Not disabled89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant84%

Social Studies

All Students79%
Female82%
Male77%
African-American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled36%
Not disabled85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant79%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students81%
Female86%
Male77%
African-American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled43%
Not disabled85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant81%

Math

All Students86%
Female90%
Male83%
African-American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled52%
Not disabled90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant86%

Science

All Students83%
Female87%
Male77%
African-American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled46%
Not disabled87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant83%

Social Studies

All Students78%
Female82%
Male76%
African-American59%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled46%
Not disabled82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant78%

Writing

All Students86%
Female94%
Male79%
African-American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled45%
Not disabled90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant86%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 82% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 76% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English I

The state average for English I was 74% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 60% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 53% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score a C or above.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African-American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Subsidized meals100%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English100%

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized mealsn/a
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabledn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

English I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized mealsn/a
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabledn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized mealsn/a
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabledn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score a C or above.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 52% 53%
Black 45% 39%
Hispanic 3% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 31%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2351 Longtown Rd East
Blythewood, SC 29016
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Phone: (803) 691-6850

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