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#1053 of 1,176 schools in SC

Mccormick Elementary

Elementary School · Marion 10 · Mullins, SC

A Marion 10 elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1123 Sandy Bluff Road, Mullins, SC 29574

  • Math 18% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 23:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data11
Annual Change-3.63 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment1.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio23:1
District spending per student$15,411
Chronic Absenteeism32.4%

Students at Mccormick Elementary score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency18%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2012–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 23% in 2022.

Show all 11 years
2012
Math
53%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
19%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
18%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
14%
ELA
13%
2019
Math
14%
ELA
13%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Mccormick Elementary 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,580/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mullins), 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

$32,699

Median home value

$77,600

Median rent

$705/mo

College educated

11.9%

Homeownership

61.3%

Poverty rate

30.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29574; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mullins Marion Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–124.1 mi47Compare →
Pee Dee AcademyPrivate · tuition3.9privatePK–124.4 mi431Compare →
Creek Bridge Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–8Not available345Compare →
Marion IntermediateEnrollment path unverified3.63–5Not available418Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Marion 10

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#6 of 9
District spending per student
$15,411NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
42.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mccormick Elementary is listed in Marion 10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mccormick Elementary

Mccormick Elementary is a public elementary school in Mullins, SC, part of Marion 10, serving approximately 299 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,053 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mccormick Elementary

What grades does Mccormick Elementary serve?

Mccormick Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Mccormick Elementary?

Mccormick Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccormick Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Mccormick Elementary is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mccormick Elementary rank in SC?

Mccormick Elementary ranks #1,053 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Mccormick Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Mccormick Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Mccormick Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mccormick Elementary has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Is Mccormick Elementary a charter school?

No, Mccormick Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mccormick Elementary a Title I school?

No, Mccormick Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mccormick Elementary?

100.0% of students at Mccormick Elementary 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
299
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Marion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.4%
Area population (ZIP 29574)
9,383
Area average commute
29.1 min
Area median age
40.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 29574; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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