Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Memminger Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Memminger Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Memminger Elementary School's student population of 332 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Memminger Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memminger Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#955 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
65%
32%
White
30%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 Memminger Elementary School's ranking?
Memminger Elementary School is ranked #955 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Memminger Elementary School often compared to?
Memminger Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buist Academy, Charleston Progressive by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Memminger Elementary School?
332 students attend Memminger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Memminger Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memminger Elementary School?
Memminger Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Memminger Elementary School offer ?
Memminger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Memminger Elementary School part of?
Memminger Elementary School is part of Charleston 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 4/29/2022
Memminger is a wonderful school with a dedicated and caring teaching and administrative staff. My children have excelled there. The IB clubs and Advanced Academic program as well as the Spanish class are the main reasons we applied. We could not be more satisfied.
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