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Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science vs. Charleston School Of The Arts

Should you attend Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science or Charleston School Of The Arts? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science
6401 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Charleston School Of The Arts
5109-b West Enterprise Street
North Charleston, SC 29405
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Charleston School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 501 students in grades 6-8, Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,069 students in grades 6-12, Charleston School Of The Arts 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 77% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
501 students
1,069 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Charleston School Of The Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
33% | 67%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Charleston School Of The Arts.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
69 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Charleston School Of The Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charleston 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Charleston School Of The Arts with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charleston 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1107 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
#35 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Charleston School Of The Arts, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
77%
(Top 5% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charleston School Of The Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
87%
(Top 10% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charleston School Of The Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
83%
(Top 5% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charleston School Of The Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
≥95%
(Top 5% in SC)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Charleston School Of The Arts with the average graduation rate observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science by grade.
This chart displays the students of Charleston School Of The Arts by grade.
Grade 6 Students
159
157
Grade 7 Students
179
161
Grade 8 Students
163
165
Grade 9 Students
-
168
Grade 10 Students
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149
Grade 11 Students
-
142
Grade 12 Students
-
127

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Charleston School Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
43%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Charleston School Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
45%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Charleston School Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
7%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Charleston School Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Charleston School Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Charleston School Of The Arts, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Charleston School Of The Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
(14-15 School Year Data)
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Charleston School Of The Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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