W. G. Sanders Middle

533 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

W. G. Sanders Middle School, located on Pine Belt Road in Columbia, South Carolina, is a public middle school serving the Richland School District One community. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, student character, and the development of essential skills to prepare students for the transition to high school. By utilizing a diverse curriculum and dedicated faculty, the school aims to meet the unique intellectual and social-emotional needs of middle-grade learners during these formative years.

Beyond its core academic mission, W. G. Sanders Middle School emphasizes community engagement and encourages students to participate in various extracurricular activities. The school works to build strong partnerships with local families and community members to create a collaborative atmosphere that promotes student success. By providing a structured environment and diverse educational resources, the school strives to empower its student body to reach their full potential and become active, responsible citizens within the Columbia area.

533

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W. G. Sanders Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	47
Black	400
Asian	2
Two or More	27

Black
400 (75.0 %)
White
57 (10.7 %)
Hispanic
47 (8.8 %)
Two or More
27 (5.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Richland 01
Phone:	(803)735-7575
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	533
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 186

Grade 7 170

Grade 8 177

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for W. G. Sanders Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	186
Grade 7	170
Grade 8	177

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for W. G. Sanders Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	272	51%
Male	261	49%

Middle School 6th - 8th