Myrtle Beach Elementary School
Myrtle Beach Elementary School serves 688 students in grades 2-3.
Myrtle Beach Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher 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 45% (which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Myrtle Beach Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Myrtle Beach Elementary School's student population of 688 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 2-3 |
| Total Students | 688 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
Myrtle Beach Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Myrtle Beach Elementary School is 0.72, 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 | #368 out of 1142 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 9% |
| Black | 24% | 34% |
| White | 35% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Horry 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Myrtle Beach Elementary School is Myrtle Beach High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Myrtle Beach Middle School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Myrtle Beach Primary (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach Primary Grades: PK-1 | 820 students
0.0 miles
612 29th Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-1658 0 PK-1 820 - Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach High School Math: 65% | Reading: 79%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 1,516 student10
0.2 miles
3302 Robert Grissom Parkway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-7149 0.2 9-12 1,516 - Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach Middle School Math: 44% | Reading: 43%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,052 student10
0.5 miles
950 Seahawk Way
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-3932 0.5 6-8 1,052 - Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach Intermediate Math: 53% | Reading: 41%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 4-5 | 750 students10
0.6 miles
3301 Oak Street
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 626-5831 0.6 4-5 750 - Myrtle Beach River Oaks Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 52%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 1,109 student10
2.3 miles
700 Augusta Plantation Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-6300 2.3 PK-5 1,109
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