Serving 167 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, St. James Santee Elementary-middle 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 20-24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: St. James Santee Elementary serves the northeast part of Mc Clellanville, SC, covering an area of approximately 427.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 17.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
St. James Santee Elementary-middle's student population of 167 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
167 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
St. James Santee Elementary-middle ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. James Santee Elementary-middle is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1036 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
15%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
81%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
11%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
Showing 2007–2016. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. James Santee Elementary-middle's ranking?
St. James Santee Elementary-middle is ranked #1036 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend St. James Santee Elementary-middle?
167 students attend St. James Santee Elementary-middle.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of St. James Santee Elementary-middle students are Black, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. James Santee Elementary-middle?
St. James Santee Elementary-middle has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. James Santee Elementary-middle offer ?
St. James Santee Elementary-middle offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is St. James Santee Elementary-middle part of?
St. James Santee Elementary-middle is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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