Dent Middle, SC
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 6–Grade 8MagnetVirtual
2721 Decker Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 699-2750
How Dent Middle Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score25
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Dent Middle
1,273Students
100%Low-Income Students
89Teachers
14 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 50% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 33% | 21% | 15% |
| Grade 7 | 33% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 33% | 21% | 17% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 6% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 62% | 34% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 16% | 52% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12% | 8% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 4% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Dent Middle
33%Math Proficiency
38%Reading Proficiency
36%Average Proficiency
99%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 40% | 48% | 50% |
| Male | 32% | 42% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 34% | 40% | 45% |
| Grade 7 | 36% | 36% | 45% |
| Grade 8 | 36% | 36% | 45% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 82% | 56% | 59% |
| Black | 21% | 33% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 74% | 56% | 54% |
| Other | 54% | 49% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 12% | 44% | 43% |
| Limited English | 14% | 39% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 18% | 38% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 6% | 21% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Dent Middle
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | SC | US |
|---|
Location Map
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