Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marrington Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Marrington Elementary serves the southern part of Goose Creek, SC, encompassing an area of approximately 25.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and up to 4.6 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marrington Elementary School's student population of 449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
449 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Marrington Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marrington Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#316 out of 1118 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.9%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
28%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marrington Elementary School's ranking?
Marrington Elementary School is ranked #316 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Marrington Elementary School often compared to?
Marrington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goose Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Marrington Elementary School?
449 students attend Marrington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Marrington Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marrington Elementary School?
Marrington Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marrington Elementary School offer ?
Marrington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Marrington Elementary School part of?
Marrington Elementary School is part of Berkeley 01 School District.
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