Berry Shoals Intermediate

902 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Berry Shoals Intermediate School, located in Duncan, South Carolina, serves students in grades 3 through 5 within the Spartanburg County School District Five. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive and engaging academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary and middle school years. By focusing on both rigorous core instruction and character development, the school aims to help students build the foundational skills and self-confidence necessary for their future educational success.

The school community places a strong emphasis on fostering a collaborative atmosphere involving students, parents, and dedicated staff. In addition to standard curriculum, Berry Shoals typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to nurture student interests outside of the classroom. With a mission rooted in excellence and community involvement, the school strives to prepare young learners to become responsible, life-long learners within the growing Duncan area.

902

Total Students

61.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Berry Shoals Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	518
Hispanic	104
Black	183
Asian	14
Two or More	81
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
518 (57.4 %)
Black
183 (20.3 %)
Hispanic
104 (11.5 %)
Two or More
81 (9.0 %)
Asian
14 (1.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
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:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Spartanburg 05
Phone:	(864)949-2300
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	902
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 5 451

Grade 6 451