Serving 474 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mckissick Of Science And Technology 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 41% (which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mckissick Of Science And Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mckissick Of Science And Technology's student population of 474 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mckissick Of Science And Technology ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckissick Of Science And Technology is 0.63, 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
#599 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
19%
12%
Black
12%
32%
White
56%
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 (20-21)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckissick Of Science And Technology's ranking?
Mckissick Of Science And Technology is ranked #599 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Mckissick Of Science And Technology often compared to?
Mckissick Of Science And Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Acres Elementary School, East End Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Mckissick Of Science And Technology?
474 students attend Mckissick Of Science And Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Mckissick Of Science And Technology students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckissick Of Science And Technology?
Mckissick Of Science And Technology has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mckissick Of Science And Technology offer ?
Mckissick Of Science And Technology offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mckissick Of Science And Technology part of?
Mckissick Of Science And Technology is part of Pickens 01 School District.
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