Meyer Center For Special Children serves 87 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School / Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meyer Center For Special Children ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Meyer Center For Special Children's student population of 87 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
87 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Meyer Center For Special Children is 0.60, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
13%
Black
21%
31%
White
58%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Meyer Center For Special Children?
87 students attend Meyer Center For Special Children.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Meyer Center For Special Children students are White, 21% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meyer Center For Special Children?
Meyer Center For Special Children has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Meyer Center For Special Children offer ?
Meyer Center For Special Children offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Meyer Center For Special Children part of?
Meyer Center For Special Children is part of Sc Public Charter School District.
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