James Island Elementary vs Mt. Zion Elementary
James Island Elementary has a higher overall rating of 6.5/10 compared to 4.7/10. James Island Elementary is significantly larger with 616 students, about 2.1× the size of Mt. Zion Elementary (299). In math proficiency, James Island Elementary leads at 52.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
James Island Elementary
Charleston, SC
6.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
616 students
Mt. Zion Elementary
Johns Island, SC
4.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
299 students
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| Metric | James Island Elementary | Mt. Zion Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.5 / 10 | 4.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.8 | 4.8 |
| Growth Score | 5.5 | 2.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.2% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 7.2 | 9.5 |
| State Rank | #549 of 1,190 | #1,011 of 1,190 |
| State Percentile | 54th | 15th |
Test Scores
| Subject | James Island Elementary | Mt. Zion Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 52.0% | 37.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 52.0% | 27.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | James Island Elementary | Mt. Zion Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 616 | 299 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.2% | 100.0% |
| District | Charleston 01 | Charleston 01 |
| City | Charleston | Johns Island |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Charleston (29412) | Johns Island (29455) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $99,443 | $117,422 |
| Median Home Value | $458,000 | $499,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,744 | $1,489 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 54.8% | 56.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% | 9.3% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 30 min |