Thomas C. Cario Middle

3500 Thomas Cario Boulevard
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466

1,125 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Thomas C. Cario Middle School, located in the rapidly growing community of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Charleston County School District, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, consistently ranking among the top-performing middle schools in the state. The campus is designed to support a robust curriculum that balances core academics with a wide variety of elective opportunities, ensuring students are well-prepared for the transition to high school.

Beyond its focus on rigorous classroom instruction, Thomas C. Cario Middle is recognized for its vibrant school culture and emphasis on holistic student development. The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs, which help foster a strong sense of community and school spirit. With its strategic location in the heart of Mount Pleasant and a dedicated staff focused on student engagement and achievement, the school remains a cornerstone of the local educational landscape.

1,125

Total Students

63.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas C. Cario Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	953
Hispanic	55
Black	46
Asian	32
Two or More	37
American Indian	2

White
953 (84.7 %)
Hispanic
55 (4.9 %)
Black
46 (4.1 %)
Two or More
37 (3.3 %)
Asian
32 (2.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Charleston 01
Phone:	(843)856-4595
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,125
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
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 6 349

Grade 7 366

Grade 8 410