Serving 469 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mount Gallant Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher 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 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Mount Gallant Elementary serves the northwest part of Rock Hill, SC, covering an area of approximately 12.7 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 6.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Gallant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mount Gallant Elementary School's student population of 469 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
469 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Mount Gallant Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Gallant Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#314 out of 1118 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
20%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
59%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.8%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Gallant Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Gallant Elementary School is ranked #314 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Mount Gallant Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Gallant Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like India Hook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Mount Gallant Elementary School?
469 students attend Mount Gallant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Mount Gallant Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Gallant Elementary School?
Mount Gallant Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Gallant Elementary School offer ?
Mount Gallant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mount Gallant Elementary School part of?
Mount Gallant Elementary School is part of York 03 School District.
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