Summary
Macedonia Middle in Moncks Corner, SC, is a small school serving 375 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Berkeley 01 district, and it has recently shown a remarkable upward trend, climbing from the 39th to the 57th percentile in state rankings over the past two years.
The most exciting news for parents is the school's dramatic turnaround in mathematics. In just two years, math proficiency has skyrocketed—8th grade scores jumped from 9.4% to 47.9% proficient, now exceeding both district and state averages in every grade level. The Algebra 1 End-of-Course exam results are particularly impressive, with 85% of students scoring proficient in 2024-2025, far outpacing the district (65.6%) and state (74%). This strength extends to specific student groups, as the school earned a 4-star rating for African American student performance, ranking in the 83rd percentile statewide. The school also maintains a favorable 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio and spends $15,765 per student, which is higher than nearby Cane Bay Middle ($11,441) and Berkeley Middle ($11,703). When compared to St. Stephen Middle, which spends significantly more per student ($23,473) yet achieves far lower math scores, Macedonia's resource allocation appears notably effective.
While math is a clear success story, English Language Arts scores remain steady but slightly below state averages, and chronic absenteeism (26.7%) is a concern that affects more than one in four students. The school also shows room for growth in supporting its highest-achieving students and white students specifically. Still, with its strong Algebra 1 preparation, effective special education programs, and a trajectory that suggests systemic improvement rather than a one-year fluke, Macedonia Middle is a school on the rise that deserves a closer look from families in the Moncks Corner area.
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