Shell Point Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Shell Point Elementary School served 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 71%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 72%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 379 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 70-74% | 71% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 70-74% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 9% |
| Black | 32% | 34% |
| White | 41% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Beaufort 01 School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Shell Point Elementary School is Lowcountry Montessori School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Beaufort Lowcountry Montessori School Charter School
Grades: PK-12 | 351 students
0.8 miles
749 Broad River Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-0577 0.8 PK-12 351 - Beaufort Islands Academy Grades: 6-12 | 54 students
2.2 miles
2900 Mink Point Boulevard
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 322-0733 2.2 6-12 54 - Beaufort Robert Smalls International Academy Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 708 students
2.7 miles
43 W. K. Alston Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-2500 2.7 PK-8 708 - Port Royal Port Royal Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 188 students
2.9 miles
1214 Paris Avenue
Port Royal, SC 29935
(843) 322-0820 2.9 PK-5 188 - Beaufort Mossy Oaks Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 410 students
3.0 miles
2510 Mossy Oaks Boulevard
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 322-2900 3.0 PK-5 410
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