Serving 1,289 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Muller Road Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Muller Road Middle School's student population of 1,289 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Muller Road Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Muller Road Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#502 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
58%
31%
White
27%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Muller Road Middle School's ranking?
Muller Road Middle School is ranked #502 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Muller Road Middle School often compared to?
Muller Road Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blythewood Middle School, E. L. Wright Middle School, Kelly Mill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Muller Road Middle School?
1,289 students attend Muller Road Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Muller Road Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Muller Road Middle School?
Muller Road Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Muller Road Middle School offer ?
Muller Road Middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Muller Road Middle School part of?
Muller Road Middle School is part of Richland 02 School District.
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