Hand Middle School

Hand Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
2600 Wheat St,  Columbia, SC
Richland County School District One
3.6
3.9
672 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
44%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
59
Full Time Teachers
59
Teachers in First or Second Year
35%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
741:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Black
55.7%
White
27.9%
Hispanic
10.7%
Two or more races
4.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 5 Reviews
2.0 Middle School Student
10/14/2019
Ms.CENSORED is the funnniest teacher there :) Ms.CENSORED is the funnniest teacher there :) Ms.CENSORED is the funnniest teacher there :) Ms.CENSORED is the funnniest teacher there :) Ms.CENSORED is the funnniest teacher there :)
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 13 Reviews
4.0 parent
7/29/2022
My kid went to hand during her 6th grade year (2020-21) she had an amazing experience and she got along with everyone. She always came home with good grades. The school provides good academic skills that truly work. After we moved I realized there not many schools that have the same standards as han...
5.0 parent
3/16/2022
I have had 3 kids go to Hand and it’s been a great experience despite the difficulties of the past 2 years. My son has made principal honor roll twice this year. The teachers communicate if you have questions or concerns. There is so much going on in the word but Hand MS does their best to keep us u...
3.0 parent
4/25/2021
The administration has really taken this once great school off a cliff. The new Principal has zero clue how to properly hire & manage staff. She sits in her office, and is all but inaccessible, both to teachers, and parents. Since school has restarted after COVID, she is rarely seen. Teachers make t...
2.0 parent
3/18/2021
School riddled with problems. Used to be a great school. High turnover of staff. Environment has an overall feeling of intimidation. We left for private school.

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Hand Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Columbia, SC and is served by the Richland County School District One in South Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 672 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Hand Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $352,466. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dreher High School, A. C. Flora High School, C. A. Johnson High School, and more. Learn more about what Columbia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hand Middle School.

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