Northside Middle

157 Cougar Drive
West Columbia, SC 29169

555 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Northside Middle School, located at 157 Cougar Drive in West Columbia, South Carolina, is a key educational institution within the Lexington County School District Two. The school serves the local community by providing a structured middle-grades environment focused on academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As the "home of the Cougars," the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive climate where students are encouraged to transition successfully from elementary school to high school, preparing them for future academic and personal challenges.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Northside Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and programs designed to cater to the diverse interests and talents of its student body. The school is committed to community involvement and maintaining a strong partnership between educators, parents, and students to ensure a holistic learning experience. By focusing on both intellectual achievement and social-emotional well-being, Northside Middle strives to cultivate a sense of school pride and a culture of excellence for all its learners.

555

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northside Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	217
Black	140
Asian	10
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

Hispanic
217 (39.1 %)
White
160 (28.8 %)
Black
140 (25.2 %)
Two or More
27 (4.9 %)
Asian
10 (1.8 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	Lexington 02
Phone:	(803)739-4190
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	555
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
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 6 188

Grade 7 174

Grade 8 193

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Northside Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	188
Grade 7	174
Grade 8	193

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Northside Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	239	43.1%
Male	316	56.9%

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