Hand Middle

652 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hand Middle School, located in the historic Shandon neighborhood of Columbia, South Carolina, is a prominent public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Richland County School District One, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its diverse student body. The campus at 2600 Wheat Street is centrally located, making it a focal point for the surrounding community and a school that benefits from strong parental involvement and long-standing neighborhood traditions.

Beyond its core curriculum, Hand Middle School is known for offering a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student organizations that cater to diverse interests. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and character development in its students. With its historical significance in the Columbia area and its focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, Hand Middle remains a key educational institution in the region.

652

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hand Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	70
Black	363
Asian	7
Two or More	30

Black
363 (55.7 %)
White
182 (27.9 %)
Hispanic
70 (10.7 %)
Two or More
30 (4.6 %)
Asian
7 (1.1 %)

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)343-2947
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	652
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
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 6 223

Grade 7 209

Grade 8 220

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hand Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	223
Grade 7	209
Grade 8	220

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hand Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	328	50.3%
Male	324	49.7%

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