Kelly Mill Middle School

Blythewood, SC 29016

Phone: (803) 691-7210
Fax: (803) 691-7212
District: Richland 02 School District

5

GreatSchools Rating

public • Grades 2,3,4,5,6,7,8 • 979 students

Kelly Mill Middle School, a public school located in Blythewood, SC, serves grades 2-8 in the Richland 02 School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

Kelly Mill Middle School is a public school located in Blythewood, SC. 979 students attend Kelly Mill Middle School.

School Ratings

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Test Scores 4/10 The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) Tests data from South Carolina Department of Education, and using 2024 College and Career Ready Assessments (READY) data from South Carolina Department of Education.
Student Growth 5/10 The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student Growth - Elementary Level data from South Carolina Department of Education, and using 2024 Student Growth - Middle Level data from South Carolina Department of Education.

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This school is not a clean school at all there is barely any janitors and most of them are extremely rude and the councilors are no help when you need them and the teachers are no help and barely teach a subject right and are extremely lazy and are no help when you ask and the bathrooms and hallways are extremely dirty and the school stinks and the school lunches are mid but there are barely any options to choose from i come home hungry every day that school needs some improvements.

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The program stands out as a superior option compared to the middle school in the district and is recognized as one of the top magnet programs available. Overall, it offers an excellent educational environment. While instances of bullying may occur from time to time, the faculty is generally proactive in addressing these issues promptly. Overall, this is an amazing school.

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ITS REALLY GOOD the problem is the punishments and for people who are going their next year its a new ball game

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This is probably the best school in the district you could go to!

Posted: October 30, 2020

This school needs to hire competent teachers, who will communicate with parents, and not become angry with parents , when parents ask questions about their students grades , and assignments. Overall , this my student experiences were horrible.

Posted: October 15, 2019

Yes, we specifically have a class for them and they are able to do everything we do

Posted: October 15, 2019

Yes, but not all the time cause sometimes i still witness bullying in the hallways of are school

Posted: October 15, 2019

They give lots of homework to help us learn

Posted: October 15, 2019

They work hard to help us not them and some people dont understand.

Posted: October 15, 2019

Yes because some people work on getting a better attitude

Posted: October 15, 2019

Everyone ta this school works hard to get an education and to tech

Posted: October 15, 2019

Its amazing and i rate it a 10 out of 10

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My son is attending Kelly Mill. It is a perfect Magnet School where the teacher focus about you.

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We've lived in several states throughout the US and this is an outstanding school and community!

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Posted: August 11, 2015

We have had 3 children go through this school in the INC program. They have all loved their school and are excelling.

Posted: August 11, 2015

I would consider myself an expert on this school an that's because I have 3 students attend KMMS in the INC program. One son graduated last year and is doing great in High School and I currently have an 8th grader and 7th grader attending now. I am very aware of the culture, teachers, administration and workings of this school. It is very well ran and I couldn't be happier with the overall educational experience my 3 kids have had. coupled with the excellent muic, art and sports programs this is an excellent choice in Richland 2. In fact, I'd say it's the best; better than Blythewood with the key fact that your student will get a great education but unlike at Blythewood where the students are predominately one race, you get a nice multi-cultural experience and as a result of the diversity of the student body and staff.

Posted: August 11, 2015

See prior comments and answers to the other questions. Because of my vast experience in this school, I think they develop very good people.

Posted: August 11, 2015

See prior comments and answers to the other questions. Because of my vast experience in this school, I think they develop very good people.

Posted: August 11, 2015

Having been around this school for 5 years and having 3 kids go there, I'd say I'm pretty dialed-in with what's the real deal.

Posted: August 7, 2015

My stepson attended Kelly Mill Middle. He was far below his grade level in reading. The Kelly mill educators worked with my stepson and when he left in the 8th grade. He was reading at a 9th grade reading level. The Kelly Mill instructors truly came together to assist us with getting and keeping our son on track. This is an awesome school.

Posted: March 15, 2014

Mr. Temoney, the new principal, has truly created a new, inviting environment for all students, staff, community members, and parents. He is turning the school around for the better slowly but surely. As a teacher at KMMS, I was once very negative about my school; however, I must say that I enjoy coming to work now and believe our school is one of the top schools in the state.

Posted: February 10, 2014

Kelly Mill is a fantastic community school. Don't let the "Grade 2-8" fool you- the middle school is a grade 6-8 campus. The Center for Achievement is a separate building that houses a small number of elementary children grade 2-5 that need a smaller, more intimate class setting to achieve. This school is in no way connected to Kelly Mill MS. The INC program at Kelly Mill is outstanding, and the music department (band, chorus, and orchestra) are exceptional- one of the best that you will find in any middle school. The teachers are very caring and the new principal, along with the admin team, is a perfect fit for the school.

Posted: November 20, 2013

The teachers are awesome! Both of my children had great experiences in the arts. The music department is hands down the best!

Posted: July 26, 2012

I have two students at the school, one in the magnet program and one in regular classes and I am very satisfied with the school. I email all of their teachers when there is a problem and just to get an overall report of their performance and most of the time the response is immediate (within the 7 hour school day). There have been times when I had to meet with administration or contact administration for a few issues and the response that I received was very satisfactory. My children love it and I love it. I wanted to write the review because I, myself, love to see how parents rate prospective schools and I find them very helpful.

Posted: September 23, 2011

The worst school I've been to. ever. The principal treats the students and staff like kindergartners and teacher expectations, even in the honors classes were very low. Many of the teachers could not care less about our education, and the administration wastes time enforcing rules about gum, IDs, and tucked in shirts instead of the real issues. This school did not prepare me for high school in any way and my teachers now expect me to know much that my teachers at kelly mill neglected. Little effort is made towards anything thought provoking and my two years here passed in a blind daze. If you have a choice, go elsewhere.

Posted: June 5, 2011

The school has a lot to improve on. Like putting the children's needs first instead of their computers and other technology.

Posted: May 25, 2011

The teachers at this school act as if they could care less if the children learn and pass. Parents have to watch the parent portal closely to ensure that teachers are actually inputting the grades, which in most cases, they are not. The administration seem to have attitudes toward anyone who questions their processes. I will be glad when this school year is over as it has been very exhausting as a parent to deal with this school's issues.

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