B
Good
70/100

Mt. Zion Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 3464 River Road, Johns Island, SC 29455
Overall
B
70/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 44th percentile in South Carolina
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

70
Repit Score
out of 100
299
Students
enrolled
11.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%44/1001.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−22 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency37% (−10 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Carolina state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black15%25%reading -14 pts, math -7 pts13th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%45%reading -2 pts, math +1 pts39th percentile (list)
Low-income27%37%reading -9 pts, math -3 pts26th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3464 River Road
City Johns Island
ZIP Code 29455
District 4501440
NCES School ID 450144001404
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29455

Understanding the community around Mt. Zion Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $111,300
Per Capita Income $68,784
Poverty Rate 4.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 54.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.0%
High School or Higher 94.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $456,800
Median Rent $1,410
Owner-Occupied 86.6%
Renter-Occupied 13.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Mt. Zion Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 38.5%
White 33.4%
Black 23.4%
Two or More Races 4.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 299
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Mt. Zion Elementary?
Mt. Zion Elementary has a Repit School Score of 70 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Mt. Zion Elementary?
Mt. Zion Elementary has 299 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1.
What grades does Mt. Zion Elementary serve?
Mt. Zion Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Mt. Zion Elementary receive per student?
Mt. Zion Elementary receives $20,688 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Mt. Zion Elementary in 29455 ▼
Avg Home Value
$748,339
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,360
1-Year Change
+2.6%
% Renters
13.4%

Other Schools in 29455

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026