Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mt. Zion 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 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt. Zion Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mt. Zion Elementary School's student population of 258 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt. Zion 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 Mt. Zion Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#780 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
40%
13%
Black
20%
31%
White
35%
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 (15-16)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Zion Elementary School's ranking?
Mt. Zion Elementary School is ranked #780 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Mt. Zion Elementary School often compared to?
Mt. Zion Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Angel Oak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Mt. Zion Elementary School?
258 students attend Mt. Zion Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Mt. Zion Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Zion Elementary School?
Mt. Zion Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mt. Zion Elementary School offer ?
Mt. Zion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt. Zion Elementary School part of?
Mt. Zion Elementary School is part of Charleston 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 3/29/2020
The best school, my teachers are so nice.
3 3/21/2020
This school may have wonderful teachers and staff, which is great. But, it is full of illegal alien children with illegal alien parents using our schools and the taxes we pay. It's a shame, the school has a majority of Hispanic children, whom most all are illegally here. It's a shame our taxes pay for them, and this school has a great staff and teachers.
5 6/30/2018
The teachers and administrative staff at Mount Zion are absolutely WONDERFUL. They are very attentive to the needs of each individual student. We moved from Dorchester District 2 to Charleston county and realized that the students here at Mount Zion are far more ahead in academics! We had to catch our kids up to speed within a week of relocating. I LOVE THIS SCHOOL!!!! The teachers go above and beyond that which I have ever seen.
5 3/9/2007
Mt Zion is a wonderful small, rural school. Their academic programs are tailored to every child (with many enrichment programs for the advanced learner). My sons are able to be involved in a variety of activities (african drumming, golf, tennis) through the 21st Centurty program. Classes are kept small which gives each child more individual time with the teachers. Nurse Abby is a wealth of information. Teachers return phone calls promptly and encourage parental involvement. I love Mt. Zion. Even better, my sons love Mt. Zion!
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