Serving 621 students in grades 2-3, Myrtle Beach Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 43% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
621 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
30%
14%
Black
28%
31%
White
33%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Myrtle Beach Elementary School?
621 students attend Myrtle Beach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Myrtle Beach Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Myrtle Beach Elementary School?
Myrtle Beach Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Myrtle Beach Elementary School offer ?
Myrtle Beach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Myrtle Beach Elementary School part of?
Myrtle Beach Elementary School is part of Horry 01 School District.
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