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Dent Middle

2721 Decker Boulevard, Columbia, SC, 29206

About Dent Middle

Dent Middle School is a public school in Columbia, South Carolina, that serves students in grades 6–8. There are about 1,035 students at the school, and the student-teacher ratio is 11:1. This means that teachers can give students more individualized help and instruction. Dent Middle School has a full curriculum that includes core subjects like math, English language arts, science, and social studies, as well as enrichment programs in the arts, technology, and STEM-related activities. The student body is diverse, coming from a range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. This makes for a welcoming and collaborative learning environment. U.S. News data shows that about 29% of students scored at or above the proficient level in math and 43% did the same in reading. This information shows what students are good at and what they need to work on in class. The district's strong support and the community's active involvement help Dent Middle School get students involved in both schoolwork and social activities. Columbia families are looking for a school that will support their child and give them a well-rounded education because it is known for caring about the whole student.

Dent Middle Contact Information

Address

2721 Decker Boulevard, Columbia, SC, 29206

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Phone

(803) 699-2750

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 29%
Reading 43%
State average proficiency is 29% in Math and 43% in Reading.
92
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1035
Total Students
$50059
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 173 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Dent Middle

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 15.65%
Asian 6.67%
Hispanic 17.97%
Black 55.07%
Two+ Races 4.06%
Native Am. 0.19%
White
15.65%
Asian
6.67%
Hispanic
17.97%
Black
55.07%
Two+ Races
4.06%
Native Am.
0.19%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1035
51.01%
528 Female
48.79%
505 Male

Student Population

1035 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

258 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Dent Middle School continues to support robust magnet programs including FAME (Fine Arts and Media Enrichment) and other advanced elective classes. Recent updates from the school’s own FAME program highlight that students earned superior and excellent ratings at music festivals (e.g., SCMEA Orchestra Division Solo & Ensemble Festival), and the World Percussion Ensemble scored 94/100 — a superior rating at a South Carolina Percussive Arts Society event

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of arts classes does Dent Middle offer?

Ans. Students can take classes in visual arts, band, choir, and theater.

Q2. Do you offer sports programs?

Ans. Yes, you can play intramural and competitive sports like soccer, basketball, and track.

Q3: Does Dent Middle School have field trips?

Ans: Part of learning is going on educational trips to museums, cultural centers, and STEM facilities.

Q4. How do you reward students for their hard work?

Ans. Students get awards, certificates, and praise during assemblies.

Q5. Are there technology tools that can help you learn?

Ans: Yes, there are computers, tablets, and other interactive learning tools in the classrooms.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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