publicmiddleGrade 6-8

Dent Middle

2721 Decker Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29206, United States
3.7
Overall Rating

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Dent Middle Overview

About This School

Dent Middle is a public middle in Columbia, South Carolina, serving 1,059 students in grades Grade 6-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 43% in ELA and 30% in math. The school maintains a 12:1 student-teacher ratio with 83 teachers earning an average salary of $70,217. Additionally, the staff includes counselors serving 264 students each. Students at the school are 52% female and 48% male. The demographic breakdown includes 53% Black, 18% Hispanic, 17% White, 6% Asian, and 4% Two or More Races.

1,059
Total Students
Grade 6-8
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
83 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts43%
Mathematics30%
Science0%

School Information

School Type
public
Grade Levels
Grade 6-8
County
Richland County
Students per Counselor
264:1

Dent Middle Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

43%
English Language Arts
City Avg: 45%State Avg: 52%
30%
Mathematics
City Avg: 33%State Avg: 42%
N/A
Science

Class Information

12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
City Avg: 12.8:1
State Avg: 13.4:1
264
Students per Counselor

Dent Middle Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers
83

Average Teacher Salary

$70,217
City Avg: $77,528
State Avg: $67,340

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
Students per Counselor264:1

Dent Middle Student Demographics

Student Body

47.97%
Male
51.75%
Female
Total Enrollment: 1,059 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White17.47%
Hispanic17.56%
Asian6.33%
Black53.45%
Two or More Races4.44%
Native American0.47%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dent Middle

Q: What is Dent Middle?

A: Dent Middle is a middle public located in Columbia.

Q: How many students attend Dent Middle?

A: Dent Middle has approximately 1,059 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Dent Middle?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Dent Middle is 12:1.

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Detailed Information about Dent Middle

Dent Middle is a public middle in Columbia, South Carolina, serving 1,059 students in grades Grade 6-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 43% in ELA and 30% in math. The school maintains a 12:1 student-teacher ratio with 83 teachers earning an average salary of $70,217. Additionally, the staff includes counselors serving 264 students each. Students at the school are 52% female and 48% male. The demographic breakdown includes 53% Black, 18% Hispanic, 17% White, 6% Asian, and 4% Two or More Races.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: . See methodology โ†’
Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Dent Middle - Columbia, SC

Quick Facts about Dent Middle
School NameDent Middle
School Typepublic
Grade LevelsGrade 6-8
Location2721 Decker Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29206, Columbia, SC
CountyRichland County
Phone+1 (803) 699-2750
Total Students1,059
Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
Full-Time Teachers83
Rating3.7/10
ELA Proficiency43%
Math Proficiency30%
Science Proficiency%

Frequently Asked Questions about Dent Middle

What is Dent Middle?

Dent Middle is a middle public located in Columbia.

How many students attend Dent Middle?

Dent Middle has approximately 1,059 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dent Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Dent Middle is 12:1.