Mt. Zion Elementary School
- Mt. Zion Elementary School serves 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 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 43%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
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 5%)
School Overview
- Mt. Zion Elementary School's student population of 258 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 258 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mt. Zion Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mt. Zion Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Overall School Rank | #755 out of 1,130 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 41% | 9% |
| Black | 40% | 34% |
| White | 15% | 51% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 64% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Charleston 01 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Haut Gap Middle School (3.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Haut Gap Middle School (3.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Johns Island Haut Gap Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 440 students
3.5 miles
1861 Bohicket Road
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843)559-6418 3.5 5-8 440 - Johns Island St. Johns High School Grades: 9-12 | 298 students
4.6 miles
1518 Main Road
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843)559-6400 4.6 9-12 298 - Johns Island Angel Oak Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 406 students
4.7 miles
6134 Chisolm Street
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843)559-6412 4.7 PK-5 406 - Charleston James Island Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 555 students
4.8 miles
1872 Grimball Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843)762-8240 4.8 PK-5 555 - Charleston Murray Lasaine Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 291 students
5.8 miles
691 Riverland Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843)762-2765 5.8 PK-6 291
School Reviews
| 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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