Alston Middle School

Alston Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
500 Bryan St,  Summerville, SC
Dorchester School District No. 2
3.2
804 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
52
Teachers in First or Second Year
6%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
300:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
White
44.5%
Black
32.8%
Hispanic
13.6%
Two or more races
8.8%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 6 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/13/2025
My child went to this school and she has told me some very harsh experiences. The students were very rude to her for no reason, and same with the teachers. I have also heard there are a lot of fights that happen here for things that are unnecessary which makes me assume my daughter shouldn’t be infl...
5.0 parent
2/8/2019
This is my son's first year in middle school. He was bullied and the school effectively handled the issue.
4.0 parent
5/29/2017
Very pleasant experience. We moved from a different city and state where my son had a lot of problems with teachers and the staff was unfriendly. We had no issues with anyone here and his grades were even up. It was also easier getting him to go in the mornings.
1.0 parent
4/28/2015
This school is the worst in communication. They never update their school websites and no one in the office seems bothered.

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Alston Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Summerville, SC, in the Summerville neighborhood, and is served by the Dorchester School District No. 2 in South Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 804 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Alston Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $408,619. Discover additional schools in the area, like Summerville High School, Summerville Apostolic Academy, Ridge Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Summerville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Alston Middle School.

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