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Mt. Pleasant Academy

605 Center Street
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 658 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mt. Pleasant Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 658 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 5% in SC
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Mt. Pleasant Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Mt. Pleasant Academy's student population of 658 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
658 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Mt. Pleasant Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Pleasant Academy is 0.24, 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.
This School
State Level (SC)
#44 out of 1154 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mt. Pleasant Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mt. Pleasant Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
82%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mt. Pleasant Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mt. Pleasant Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mt. Pleasant Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mt. Pleasant Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
31%
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White
87%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mt. Pleasant Academy and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mt. Pleasant Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Mt. Pleasant Academy and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mt. Pleasant Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mt. Pleasant Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Pleasant Academy's ranking?
Mt. Pleasant Academy is ranked #44 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Mt. Pleasant Academy often compared to?
Mt. Pleasant Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Mt. Pleasant Academy?
658 students attend Mt. Pleasant Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mt. Pleasant Academy students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Pleasant Academy?
Mt. Pleasant Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mt. Pleasant Academy offer ?
Mt. Pleasant Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt. Pleasant Academy part of?
Mt. Pleasant Academy is part of Charleston 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 658 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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