Serving 932 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mevers School Of Excellence 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 34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 932 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mevers School Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mevers School Of Excellence's student population of 932 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
932 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mevers School Of Excellence 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 Mevers School Of Excellence is 0.69, which is more 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
#667 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
14%
13%
Black
45%
31%
White
29%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mevers School Of Excellence's ranking?
Mevers School Of Excellence is ranked #667 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Mevers School Of Excellence often compared to?
Mevers School Of Excellenceis often viewed alongside schools like Berkeley Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Mevers School Of Excellence?
932 students attend Mevers School Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Mevers School Of Excellence students are Black, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mevers School Of Excellence?
Mevers School Of Excellence has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mevers School Of Excellence offer ?
Mevers School Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mevers School Of Excellence part of?
Mevers School Of Excellence is part of Charter Institute At Erskine School District.
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