D
Needs Improvement
49/100

Lady's Island Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 30 Cougar Drive, Beaufort, SC 29907
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 31st percentile in South Carolina
Growth
C
Students gain 0.69 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 28th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

49
Repit Score
out of 100
418
Students
enrolled
8.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%31/1001.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%28/100Students gain 0.69 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.98 in 2009–19; 22nd percentile in South Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency36% (−13 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency34% (−13 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Carolina state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%57%reading +5 pts, math +3 pts68th percentile (list)
Black22%17%reading -3 pts, math -3 pts30th percentile (list)
Hispanic25%35%reading -11 pts, math +1 pts26th percentile (list)
Low-income23%22%reading -8 pts, math -6 pts23rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 30 Cougar Drive
City Beaufort
ZIP Code 29907
District 4501110
NCES School ID 450111001360
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29907

Understanding the community around Lady's Island Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $85,203
Per Capita Income $46,742
Poverty Rate 12.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 41.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.5%
High School or Higher 94.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $372,900
Median Rent $1,692
Owner-Occupied 85.5%
Renter-Occupied 14.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lady's Island Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 50.0%
White 29.2%
Hispanic/Latino 12.9%
Two or More Races 6.2%
Asian 1.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 418
Teachers (FTE) 50.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lady's Island Middle?
Lady's Island Middle has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Lady's Island Middle?
Lady's Island Middle has 418 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.4:1.
What grades does Lady's Island Middle serve?
Lady's Island Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lady's Island Middle receive per student?
Lady's Island Middle receives $22,414 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lady's Island Middle in 29907 ▼
Avg Home Value
$482,144
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,138
1-Year Change
+2.9%
% Renters
14.5%

Other Schools in 29907

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026