Very Good
#197 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 17% in state
Mevers School of Excellence
Elementary School · Charter Institute at Erskine · Goose Creek, SC
A Charter Institute at Erskine charter elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7750 Henry E. Brown Jr. Boulevard, Goose Creek, SC 29445
- Math 34% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mevers School of Excellence score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 42% across the 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mevers School of Excellence 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,726/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Goose Creek), 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
$80,778
Median home value
$256,000
Median rent
$1,441/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29445; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Bluff ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 663 | Compare → |
| Mount Holly ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 576 | Compare → |
| Westview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 3–5 | 2.8 mi | 527 | Compare → |
| Howe Hall Aims ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 418 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter Institute at Erskine
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #11 of 23
- District spending per student
- $20,062NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Mevers School of Excellence is listed in Charter Institute at Erskine; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mevers School of Excellence
Mevers School of Excellence is a public elementary school in Goose Creek, SC, part of Charter Institute at Erskine, serving approximately 873 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #197 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mevers School of Excellence
What grades does Mevers School of Excellence serve?
Mevers School of Excellence serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mevers School of Excellence?
Mevers School of Excellence has an enrollment of approximately 873 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mevers School of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Mevers School of Excellence is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mevers School of Excellence rank in SC?
Mevers School of Excellence ranks #197 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Mevers School of Excellence's MySchoolScout rating?
Mevers School of Excellence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Mevers School of Excellence?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mevers School of Excellence has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Mevers School of Excellence a charter school?
Yes, Mevers School of Excellence is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mevers School of Excellence a Title I school?
No, Mevers School of Excellence is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mevers School of Excellence?
76.1% of students at Mevers School of Excellence 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 873
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Berkeley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.1%
- Phone
- (843) 806-5909
- Area population (ZIP 29445)
- 59,011
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 29445; 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, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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