Thomas C. Cario Middle
Mt. Pleasant, SC · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Thomas C. Cario Middle is a middle school located in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. The school serves 1,125 students in grades 6-8.
With a DataScore of 66/100 (B), Thomas C. Cario Middle performs above average compared to schools in South Carolina. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
15% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thomas C. Cario Middle has a DataScore of 66/100 (Grade B), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Thomas C. Cario Middle has 1,125 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1.
Yes, Thomas C. Cario Middle is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +34, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Thomas C. Cario Middle is part of the Charleston 01 in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.