Laing Middle
986 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Laing Middle School of Science and Technology, located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, is a nationally recognized magnet school within the Charleston County School District. The school is well-regarded for its specialized focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), offering a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for high-level academic pathways. With a strong emphasis on inquiry-based learning and hands-on projects, Laing integrates advanced technology into its daily instruction to foster critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving skills among its diverse student body.
Beyond its academic rigor, the school is deeply rooted in the history of the Mount Pleasant community and maintains a strong culture of inclusivity and engagement. Laing offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, robotics clubs, and arts programs, which help support the social and emotional development of its students. By bridging innovative educational practices with a supportive community environment, Laing Middle consistently ranks as one of the top-performing middle schools in the state, preparing its students for success in high school and beyond.
Beyond its academic rigor, the school is deeply rooted in the history of the Mount Pleasant community and maintains a strong culture of inclusivity and engagement. Laing offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, robotics clubs, and arts programs, which help support the social and emotional development of its students. By bridging innovative educational practices with a supportive community environment, Laing Middle consistently ranks as one of the top-performing middle schools in the state, preparing its students for success in high school and beyond.
986
Total Students
60.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 786 |
| Hispanic | 40 |
| Black | 113 |
| Asian | 20 |
| Two or More | 25 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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White786 (79.7%)
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Black113 (11.5%)
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Hispanic40 (4.1%)
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Two or More25 (2.5%)
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Asian20 (2.0%)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Charleston 01 |
| Phone: | (843)849-2809 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 986 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 60.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
295
Grade 7
339
Grade 8
352
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 295 |
| Grade 7 | 339 |
| Grade 8 | 352 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 452 | 45.8% |
| Male | 534 | 54.2% |
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