Serving 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Memminger Elementary School 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 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Memminger Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Memminger Elementary School's student population of 415 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
415 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Memminger Elementary School 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 Memminger Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#924 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
45%
31%
White
47%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memminger Elementary School's ranking?
Memminger Elementary School is ranked #924 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Memminger Elementary School often compared to?
Memminger Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buist Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Memminger Elementary School?
415 students attend Memminger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Memminger Elementary School students are White, 45% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memminger Elementary School?
Memminger Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Memminger Elementary School offer ?
Memminger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Memminger Elementary School part of?
Memminger Elementary School is part of Charleston 01 School District.
In what neighborhood is Memminger Elementary School located?
Memminger Elementary School is located in the Harleston Village neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
School Reviews
5 4/29/2022
Memminger is a wonderful school with a dedicated and caring teaching and administrative staff. My children have excelled there. The IB clubs and Advanced Academic program as well as the Spanish class are the main reasons we applied. We could not be more satisfied.
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