South CarolinaSchoolsMidlands Arts Conservatory

Midlands Arts Conservatory

PublicCharter
Columbia, South Carolina · SC Public Charter School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students166
Student:Teacher7.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch10%
Title INo
Midlands Arts Conservatory

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 545
166
Total Enrollment
State avg: 76%
10%-66.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
7.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
Other
Level

Overview

Midlands Arts Conservatory is a public other in Columbia, South Carolina. The school enrolls 166 students. It is part of the SC Public Charter School District district. The school operates as a charter school.

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.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
7.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
10% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 76% state average)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelOther
DistrictSC Public Charter School District
County45079
CityColumbia
ZIP29203
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450390101703

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment166

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 %10%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)