Mt. Zion Elementary School
Mt. Zion Elementary School serves 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Mt. Zion Elementary School 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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Mt. Zion Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Mt. Zion Elementary School's student population of 264 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 264 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mt. Zion Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Mt. Zion Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #716 out of 1142 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 41% | 9% |
| Black | 39% | 34% |
| White | 16% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Charleston 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Mt. Zion Elementary School is St. Johns High School (4.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Haut Gap Middle School (3.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Johns Island Haut Gap Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 5-8 | 475 students
3.5 miles
1861 Bohicket Road
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-6418 3.5 5-8 475 - Johns Island St. Johns High School Grades: 9-12 | 321 students
4.6 miles
1518 Main Road
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-6400 4.6 9-12 321 - Johns Island Angel Oak Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 439 students
4.7 miles
6134 Chisolm Road
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-6412 4.7 PK-5 439 - Charleston James Island Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 564 students
4.8 miles
1872 Grimball Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-8240 4.8 PK-5 564 - Charleston Murray Lasaine Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 354 students
5.8 miles
691 Riverland Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2765 5.8 PK-6 354
School Reviews
| 5 The best school, my teachers are so nice. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Carman |
| 3 This school may have wonderful teachers and staff, which is great. But, it is full of illegal alien children with illegal alien parents using our schools and the taxes we pay. It's a shame, the school has a majority of Hispanic children, whom most all are illegally here. It's a shame our taxes pay for them, and this school has a great staff and teachers. - Posted by Parent - Patriot in Johns Island |
| 5 The teachers and administrative staff at Mount Zion are absolutely WONDERFUL. They are very attentive to the needs of each individual student. We moved from Dorchester District 2 to Charleston county and realized that the students here at Mount Zion are far more ahead in academics! We had to catch our kids up to speed within a week of relocating. I LOVE THIS SCHOOL!!!! The teachers go above and beyond that which I have ever seen. - Posted by Parent - Nia Hartsfield |
| 5 Mt Zion is a wonderful small, rural school. Their academic programs are tailored to every child (with many enrichment programs for the advanced learner). My sons are able to be involved in a variety of activities (african drumming, golf, tennis) through the 21st Centurty program. Classes are kept small which gives each child more individual time with the teachers. Nurse Abby is a wealth of information. Teachers return phone calls promptly and encourage parental involvement. I love Mt. Zion. Even better, my sons love Mt. Zion! - Posted by Parent - leavi |
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