Michael C. Riley Elementary School

200 Burnt Church Road
Bluffton, SC 29910
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 777 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Michael C. Riley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 777 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 50% in SC
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Michael C. Riley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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School Overview

Michael C. Riley Elementary School's student population of 777 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
777 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
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School Rankings

Michael C. Riley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Michael C. Riley Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#476 out of 1095 schools
(Top 50%)
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44%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Michael C. Riley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
59%
12%
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Black
10%
32%
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White
28%
48%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
This chart display the diversity score of Michael C. Riley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Michael C. Riley Elementary School's ranking?
Michael C. Riley Elementary School is ranked #476 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Michael C. Riley Elementary School often compared to?
Michael C. Riley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bluffton Elementary School, Red Cedar Elementary School, Pritchardville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Michael C. Riley Elementary School?
777 students attend Michael C. Riley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Michael C. Riley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Michael C. Riley Elementary School?
Michael C. Riley Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Michael C. Riley Elementary School offer ?
Michael C. Riley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Michael C. Riley Elementary School part of?
Michael C. Riley Elementary School is part of Beaufort 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 777 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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