St. Andrews Middle

706 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

St. Andrews Middle School, located at 1231 Bluefield Road in Columbia, South Carolina, is a public school serving students in Richland School District One. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its middle school population. As part of a diverse school district, St. Andrews Middle focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum, a variety of extracurricular activities, and programs designed to engage students in their local community.

The school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that incorporates modern teaching strategies and technology to meet the needs of its students. With a focus on creating a sense of school spirit and belonging, St. Andrews Middle often highlights partnerships with parents and local stakeholders to enhance the educational journey. By maintaining a balance between rigorous academics and personal growth, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking skills and character development in all its students, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future academic endeavors.

706

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for St. Andrews Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	31
Black	612
Asian	10
Two or More	34
Pacific Islander	1

Black
612 (86.7 %)
Two or More
34 (4.8 %)
Hispanic
31 (4.4 %)
White
18 (2.5 %)
Asian
10 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)731-8910
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	706
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
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 6 222

Grade 7 246

Grade 8 238