Serving 658 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mccoll Elementary/middle 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 19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 658 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mccoll Elementary/middle ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mccoll Elementary/middle's student population of 658 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
658 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mccoll Elementary/middle 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 Mccoll Elementary/middle is 0.70, which is more 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
#907 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
13%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
27%
32%
White
45%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mccoll Elementary/middle's ranking?
Mccoll Elementary/middle is ranked #907 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Mccoll Elementary/middle?
658 students attend Mccoll Elementary/middle.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Mccoll Elementary/middle students are White, 27% of students are Black, 13% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mccoll Elementary/middle?
Mccoll Elementary/middle has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mccoll Elementary/middle offer ?
Mccoll Elementary/middle offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mccoll Elementary/middle part of?
Mccoll Elementary/middle is part of Marlboro 01 School District.
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