Serving 524 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 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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
Student Attention
School Overview
Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science's student population of 524 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1107 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
39%
13%
Black
49%
31%
White
7%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science's ranking?
Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science is ranked #1107 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science often compared to?
Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Scienceis often viewed alongside schools like C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative And Scientific Art by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science?
524 students attend Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science?
Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science offer ?
Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science part of?
Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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