C+
Average
63/100

Pine Ridge Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 735 Pine Ridge Drive, West Columbia, SC 29172
Overall
C+
63/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 8th percentile in South Carolina
Growth
A
Students gain 1.07 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 79th 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

63
Repit Score
out of 100
384
Students
enrolled
12.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%8/1002.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%79/100Students gain 1.07 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.13 in 2009–19; 80th percentile in South Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs 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 proficiency27% (−22 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency21% (−26 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
White37%32%reading -20 pts, math -22 pts15th percentile (list)
Black12%12%reading -13 pts, math -8 pts6th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%22%reading -8 pts, math -11 pts16th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%30%reading +4 pts, math -12 pts45th percentile (list)
Low-income22%18%reading -9 pts, math -10 pts16th 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 735 Pine Ridge Drive
City West Columbia
ZIP Code 29172
District 4502730
NCES School ID 450273001272
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29172

Understanding the community around Pine Ridge Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,882
Per Capita Income $29,769
Poverty Rate 7.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%
High School or Higher 90.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $162,100
Median Rent $1,049
Owner-Occupied 78.5%
Renter-Occupied 21.5%
View full data for ZIP 29172 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Pine Ridge Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 59.6%
Female 40.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 37.5%
Hispanic/Latino 28.1%
White 27.1%
Two or More Races 5.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 384
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Pine Ridge Middle?
Pine Ridge Middle has a Repit School Score of 63 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. 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 Pine Ridge Middle?
Pine Ridge Middle has 384 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1.
What grades does Pine Ridge Middle serve?
Pine Ridge Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Pine Ridge Middle receive per student?
Pine Ridge Middle receives $16,747 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Pine Ridge Middle in 29172 ▼
Avg Home Value
$211,882
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,610
1-Year Change
+3.8%
% Renters
21.5%

Other Schools in 29172

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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