Serving 1,176 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Summit Parkway Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Summit Parkway Middle School's student population of 1,176 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
School Rankings
Summit Parkway Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit Parkway Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#735 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
60%
31%
White
17%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit Parkway Middle School's ranking?
Summit Parkway Middle School is ranked #735 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Summit Parkway Middle School often compared to?
Summit Parkway Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like E. L. Wright Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Summit Parkway Middle School?
1,176 students attend Summit Parkway Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Summit Parkway Middle School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Parkway Middle School?
Summit Parkway Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Summit Parkway Middle School offer ?
Summit Parkway Middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Summit Parkway Middle School part of?
Summit Parkway Middle School is part of Richland 02 School District.
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