Serving 630 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mt. Pleasant Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 630 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Mt. Pleasant Academy serves the southeast part of Mount Pleasant, SC, covering an area of approximately 10.3 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt. Pleasant Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mt. Pleasant Academy's student population of 630 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
630 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mt. Pleasant Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Pleasant Academy is 0.26, 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
#46 out of 1118 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
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)5.2%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 26-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 Mt. Pleasant Academy's ranking?
Mt. Pleasant Academy is ranked #46 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Mt. Pleasant Academy often compared to?
Mt. Pleasant Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary School, East Cooper Montessori Charter, Sullivan's Island Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Mt. Pleasant Academy?
630 students attend Mt. Pleasant Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mt. Pleasant Academy students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt. Pleasant Academy?
Mt. Pleasant Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mt. Pleasant Academy offer ?
Mt. Pleasant Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mt. Pleasant Academy part of?
Mt. Pleasant Academy is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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