MARRINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Marrington Middle School of the Arts is a public middle school that is part of the Berkeley 01 school district, located in Goose Creek, SC with about 422 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 25 teachers, Marrington Middle School of the Arts 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.
Marrington Middle School of the Arts (MMSA), located in Goose Creek, South Carolina, is a specialized magnet school within the Berkeley County School District that emphasizes the integration of rigorous academics with a robust fine arts curriculum. The school is designed for students who have a passion for the creative arts, offering dedicated programs in areas such as dance, theatre, visual arts, band, strings, and choral music. By weaving these artistic disciplines into the daily school experience, MMSA aims to foster both cognitive development and creative expression, preparing students for success in high school and beyond.
Beyond its focus on the arts, Marrington maintains a strong commitment to high academic standards and student engagement. The school cultivates a supportive community atmosphere where students are encouraged to pursue personal excellence and collaborative projects. Through a combination of traditional core coursework and specialized artistic training, Marrington Middle School of the Arts strives to develop well-rounded individuals who possess both the discipline required for academic achievement and the innovation necessary for artistic growth.
For more information, contact Marrington Middle School of the Arts at (843) 572-0313 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 572-0313
MARRINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS is a public school in Goose Creek, SC with about 422 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Berkeley 01
- Total Students:
- 422
- Teachers:
- 25
- 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 422 students
- White
- 56.4%
- Black or African American
- 22.5%
- Two or more races
- 11.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.1%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 57.6%
- Male
- 42.4%
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.