St. James Elementary School

9711 St. James Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

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Rating

10/

Top 10%

Tel: (843) 650-8220

www.horrycountyschools.net

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St. James Elementary School serves 753 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.

St. James Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 51% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 753 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

St. James Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

St. James Elementary School's student population of 753 students has declined by 14% over five school years.

The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2022

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

753 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

52 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

St. James Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,149 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of St. James Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (SC)

Overall Testing Rank

#75 out of 1149 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

78%

46%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

74%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of St. James Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

10%

11%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in St. James Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

33%

White

76%

49%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.41

0.65

This chart display the diversity score of St. James Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

26%

59%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Horry 01 School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. James Elementary School's ranking?

St. James Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).

How many students attend St. James Elementary School?

753 students attend St. James Elementary School.

What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?

76% of St. James Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of St. James Elementary School?

St. James Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.

What grades does St. James Elementary School offer ?

St. James Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).

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Quick Stats (2022-23)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 753 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education