This study aimed to explore if there was a significant difference in student performance in ELA and Math in middle school grades six through eight, pre- and post-COVID-19. This study aimed to identify student performance deficiencies in grades six through eight relating to gender, socioeconomic status, and race. The significance of this study is also to investigate and compare student performance pre-COVID-19 and post-COVID-19. The results of the study indicated that there was a significant difference in student performance pre-COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 in terms of gender and race and students of certain socioeconomic status in ELA and Math in middle school grades six through eight in South Carolina. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]