Serving 401 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Matilda F. Dunston 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 10-14% (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 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School's student population of 401 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Matilda F. Dunston 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 Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#1010 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
42%
12%
Black
46%
32%
White
10%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
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)
2%
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 Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School's ranking?
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School is ranked #1010 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% 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 Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School?
401 students attend Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School?
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School offer ?
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School part of?
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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