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Alston Middle

PublicGrades 6–8
Summerville, South Carolina · Dorchester 02
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students804
Student:Teacher15.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch80%
Title INo
Alston
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 545
804
Total Enrollment
State avg: 76%
80%+3.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Alston Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Summerville, South Carolina. The school enrolls 804 students. It is part of the Dorchester 02 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictDorchester 02
County45035
CitySummerville
ZIP29483
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450201000403

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment804

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %80%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)