Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcbee Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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: 349 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McBee Elementary serves the southern part of its school district in Mc Bee, SC, covering an area of approximately 242.4 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 21.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcbee Elementary School's student population of 349 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
349 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 Calendar
School Motto
Our students will change the world!
School Rankings
Mcbee Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcbee Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#585 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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)14.3%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-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 Mcbee Elementary School's ranking?
Mcbee Elementary School is ranked #585 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Mcbee Elementary School often compared to?
Mcbee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Hartsville Elementary School, Butler Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Mcbee Elementary School?
349 students attend Mcbee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Mcbee Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcbee Elementary School?
Mcbee Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcbee Elementary School offer ?
Mcbee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mcbee Elementary School part of?
Mcbee Elementary School is part of Chesterfield 01 School District.
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