Marrington Middle School of the Arts

School Overview
Marrington Middle School of the Arts (MMSA), located in Goose Creek, South Carolina, is a specialized magnet school within the Berkeley County School District that emphasizes the integration of rigorous academics with a robust fine arts curriculum. The school is designed for students who have a passion for the creative arts, offering dedicated programs in areas such as dance, theatre, visual arts, band, strings, and choral music. By weaving these artistic disciplines into the daily school experience, MMSA aims to foster both cognitive development and creative expression, preparing students for success in high school and beyond.

Beyond its focus on the arts, Marrington maintains a strong commitment to high academic standards and student engagement. The school cultivates a supportive community atmosphere where students are encouraged to pursue personal excellence and collaborative projects. Through a combination of traditional core coursework and specialized artistic training, Marrington Middle School of the Arts strives to develop well-rounded individuals who possess both the discipline required for academic achievement and the innovation necessary for artistic growth.
400
Total Students
25.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marrington Middle School of the Arts
Demographic Student Count
White252
Hispanic39
Black69
Asian8
Two or More32
  • White
    252 (63.0 %)
  • Black
    69 (17.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    39 (9.8 %)
  • Two or More
    32 (8.0 %)
  • Asian
    8 (2.0 %)
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: Berkeley 01
Phone: (843)572-0313
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 159
Grade 7 117
Grade 8 124

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Marrington Middle School of the Arts
Grade Student Count
Grade 6159
Grade 7117
Grade 8124
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Marrington Middle School of the Arts
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23157.8%
Male16942.2%
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