Mccoll Elementary Middle serves 635 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Mccoll Elementary Middle placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 51% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- 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 635 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
635 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mccoll Elementary Middle is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mccoll Elementary Middle is 0.67, 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
15:1
14:1
American Indian
12%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
26%
33%
White
49%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
635 students attend Mccoll Elementary Middle.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Mccoll Elementary Middle students are White, 26% of students are Black, 12% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mccoll Elementary Middle?
Mccoll Elementary Middle has a student ration of 15:1, 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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