Beech Springs Intermediate

691 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Beech Springs Intermediate School, located in Duncan, South Carolina, serves as a transitional academic environment for students in grades 3 through 5 within the Spartanburg School District Five. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive community that balances rigorous academic standards with the social-emotional development necessary for pre-adolescent students. By focusing on foundational skills in core subjects, the school aims to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more complex expectations of middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Beech Springs Intermediate emphasizes the importance of character development and student engagement. The school creates an inclusive environment that encourages students to take ownership of their learning through various extracurricular opportunities and collaborative classroom settings. With its central location in the growing Duncan area, the school serves as a vital hub for local families, working closely with parents and the community to prepare students for future academic success.

691

Total Students

59.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beech Springs Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	378
Hispanic	133
Black	130
Asian	8
Two or More	41
Pacific Islander	1

White
378 (54.7 %)
Hispanic
133 (19.2 %)
Black
130 (18.8 %)
Two or More
41 (5.9 %)
Asian
8 (1.2 %)
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:	Spartanburg 05
Phone:	(864)949-7600
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	691
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 5 343

Grade 6 348