D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 6401 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29418
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 7th percentile in South Carolina
Growth
C
Students gain 0.80 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 32nd percentile
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

42
Repit Score
out of 100
501
Students
enrolled
9.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%7/1002.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%32/100Students gain 0.80 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.89 in 2009–19; 37th percentile in South Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs 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 proficiency22% (−27 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency19% (−28 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
White35%25%reading -23 pts, math -29 pts8th percentile (list)
Black18%14%reading -7 pts, math -6 pts17th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%22%reading -13 pts, math -11 pts11th percentile (list)
Low-income22%18%reading -9 pts, math -10 pts15th 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 6401 Dorchester Road
City North Charleston
ZIP Code 29418
District 4501440
NCES School ID 450144001533
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29418

Understanding the community around Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,404
Per Capita Income $33,476
Poverty Rate 9.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%
High School or Higher 87.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $214,100
Median Rent $1,207
Owner-Occupied 56.6%
Renter-Occupied 43.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.1%
Female 43.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 44.9%
Hispanic/Latino 42.5%
White 7.0%
Two or More Races 5.2%
Asian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 501
Teachers (FTE) 51.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science?
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science?
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science has 501 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1.
What grades does Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science serve?
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science receive per student?
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science receives $20,688 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science in 29418 ▼
Avg Home Value
$299,982
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,908
1-Year Change
+0.3%
% Renters
43.4%

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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