E. L. WRIGHT MIDDLE SCHOOL
E. L. Wright Middle is a public elementary school that is part of the Richland 02 school district, located in Columbia, SC with about 1,356 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 83 teachers, E. L. Wright Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
E. L. Wright Middle School, located on Alpine Road in Columbia, South Carolina, is a public middle school serving students in Richland School District Two. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition from elementary to high school. With a focus on fostering a supportive learning environment, the school emphasizes both rigorous classroom instruction and the social-emotional growth of its diverse student body.
Beyond its core academic offerings, E. L. Wright Middle School provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and clubs, which encourage students to explore their interests and build community. The school is notably recognized as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, specifically offering the Middle Years Programme (MYP). This curriculum distinguishes the school by focusing on global perspectives, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary learning, aiming to cultivate well-rounded, internationally-minded citizens.
For more information, contact E. L. Wright Middle at (803) 736-8740 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8740
E. L. WRIGHT MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Columbia, SC with about 1,356 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Richland 02
- Total Students:
- 1,356
- Teachers:
- 83.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,356 students
- Black or African American
- 53.8%
- White
- 23.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.0%
- Asian
- 7.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.