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#1138 of 1,176 schools in SC
Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center
Elementary School · Charleston 01 · North Charleston, SC
A Charleston 01 elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3180 Thomasina McPherson Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29405
- Math 12% proficient (2019)
- Reading 17% proficient (2019)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2009–2019), then recovered 7 points since 2016, reaching 15% in 2019.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,771/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Charleston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,566
Median home value
$266,200
Median rent
$1,196/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
46.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owens Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.7 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Meeting Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 1,153 | Compare → |
| Malcolm C. Hursey MontessoriEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 475 | Compare → |
| Orange Grove Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 1,169 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Charleston 01
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #78 of 79
- District spending per student
- $16,635NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center is listed in Charleston 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center
Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center is a public elementary school in North Charleston, SC, part of Charleston 01, serving approximately 259 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,138 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center
What grades does Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center serve?
Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center?
Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center rank in SC?
Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center ranks #1,138 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center a charter school?
No, Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center a Title I school?
No, Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center?
100.0% of students at Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 259
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Charleston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (843) 745-7131
- Area population (ZIP 29405)
- 26,717
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29405; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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