Hand Middle, SC
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 6–Grade 8Virtual
2600 Wheat Street, Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 343-2947
How Hand Middle Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score29
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Hand Middle
849Students
100%Low-Income Students
62Teachers
14 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 51% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 32% | 21% | 15% |
| Grade 7 | 33% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 34% | 21% | 17% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 51% | 34% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 36% | 52% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 8% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 4% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Hand Middle
41%Math Proficiency
47%Reading Proficiency
44%Average Proficiency
99%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 48% | 50% |
| Male | 40% | 42% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 40% | 40% | 45% |
| Grade 7 | 42% | 36% | 45% |
| Grade 8 | 47% | 36% | 45% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 56% | 59% |
| Black | 22% | 33% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 56% | 54% |
| Other | 50% | 49% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 20% | 44% | 43% |
| Limited English | 24% | 39% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 25% | 38% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 5% | 21% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Hand Middle
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | SC | US |
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