Established in 1998, Thomas C. Cario Middle School offers public education to students on the southeast side of the Park West neighborhood. Serving sixth to eighth-grade students, the school boasts small class sizes and unique learning opportunities.
Although the middle school has one of the larger student bodies in the area, pupils receive a hands-on education from highly qualified teachers, making this a positive learning environment. The school is highly recognized and esteemed throughout the community and boasts multiple awards and accolades in academic and athletic categories.
In addition to core subjects, students have the opportunity to explore courses like art, music, physical education, foreign languages and more. Teachers and administrators work year-round to host special events like the eighth grade dance, stock market simulation, monthly spirit nights and the school-wide spelling bee.
These events and extracurricular activities like the art club and multiple sports teams help students gain leadership and social skills while having fun and sparking new interests. With a mission to provide service-oriented future leaders, the teachers and staff ensure that every student receives an individualized and positive learning experience.
The multitude of extracurricular opportunities and high rate of student achievement make Thomas C. Cario a highly recognized and honored school in the Park West community.
Thomas C. Cario Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
3500 Thomas Cario Blvd,
Mount Pleasant, SC
Charleston County School District
School Details
Head of School
Principal Sharon Randall
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
73%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Niche Grade
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
77%
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Math Proficiency
73%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
62
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Full Time Teachers
62
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Teachers in First or Second Year
4.6%
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GreatSchools Rating
10
10
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
280:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
50.9%
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Male
49.1%
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White
84.7%
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Hispanic
4.9%
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Black
4.1%
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Two or more races
3.3%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
2.8%
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Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/12/2017
My son went through Cario Middle School several years ago. I loved it back then and still love it now that my daughter is going through. They have added so many related arts classes. Also I LOVE the Guidance Department. The Band, Chorus, Orchestra and Drama are top notch here at this school. The band teacher has taken it to a whole new level. They sound Great!!!
GreatSchools Reviews
8/20/2025
Hey guys this school is pretty great i guess I have learned a lot from being here. Shout out to Mr smoak he is my favorite teacher ever he should win teacher of the year and yall should request to be in his class because he is so nice and he cares about his students and he is the only teacher that i...
4/18/2024
This school is not what my parents wanted me going into, the teachers are not often happy to help there students learn, Therre rather in for the paycheck. While very few teachers teach there kids well and care for there students the majority just want to be played. The principle Mr. Coleman is a gre...
6/18/2023
Not that great of a school, I sent both of my daughters here last year and they absolutely hated it, they told me about how they had no playing equipment and that tons of kids smoke, I was like kids this young smoke? I was in shock. Also the staff here don't really respond to emails and are very slo...
3/30/2023
I am I kid that went there they are very unnecessary and they will target kids that don’t apply there selves to all of there rules and if you’re kid has a disability or is kinda in the troubled side I would not send my kid there they like to take things to the Exra level the only decent grade I woul...
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Thomas C. Cario Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Mount Pleasant, SC and is served by the Charleston County School District in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,142 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 73% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Thomas C. Cario Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $788,439. Discover additional schools in the area, like East Cooper Center for Advanced Studies, Wando High School, Palmetto Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Mount Pleasant has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thomas C. Cario Middle School.