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#58 of 192 private schools in SC

Top 30% of private schools

Mission Hope Foundation

School · Columbia, SC

A private school in Columbia, SC serving grades Pre-K – 10th.

Private

2304 KNEECE RD, Columbia, SC 29223

  • 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in SC.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-2.4 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.6 / 10
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Diversity Index58%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+4.0 / 10
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Enrollment58
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in SC

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Mission Hope Foundation 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 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,022/100K

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

$56,300

Median home value

$183,800

Median rent

$1,217/mo

College educated

36.1%

Homeownership

57.9%

Poverty rate

18%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29223; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White58.6%
Asian25.9%
Two or More10.3%
Black3.4%
Hispanic1.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pendergrass Fairwold SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–123.3 mi56Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Mission Hope Foundation is listed in Columbia, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Mission Hope Foundation

Mission Hope Foundation is a private school in Columbia, SC, serving approximately 58 students in grades Pre-K-10th with a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #58 of 192 private schools in SC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mission Hope Foundation

What grades does Mission Hope Foundation serve?

Mission Hope Foundation serves students in grades Pre-K through 10th.

How many students attend Mission Hope Foundation?

Mission Hope Foundation has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mission Hope Foundation?

The student-teacher ratio at Mission Hope Foundation is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Mission Hope Foundation rank in SC?

Mission Hope Foundation ranks #58 of 192 private schools in SC.

What is Mission Hope Foundation's MySchoolScout rating?

Mission Hope Foundation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Mission Hope Foundation a private school?

Yes, Mission Hope Foundation is a private coeducational school with a Islamic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Mission Hope Foundation a religious school?

Mission Hope Foundation has a Islamic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 10th
Enrollment
58
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Islamic
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Richland County
Area population (ZIP 29223)
52,835
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
37.2
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 29223; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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