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St. James Santee Elementary-middle

8900 Highway 17 North
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 170 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, St. James Santee Elementary-middle ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 170 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

St. James Santee Elementary-middle ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

St. James Santee Elementary-middle's student population of 170 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

St. James Santee Elementary-middle ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. James Santee Elementary-middle is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#1036 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
43%
15-19%
52%
20-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
85%
31%
White
8%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. James Santee Elementary-middle's ranking?
St. James Santee Elementary-middle is ranked #1036 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend St. James Santee Elementary-middle?
170 students attend St. James Santee Elementary-middle.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of St. James Santee Elementary-middle students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. James Santee Elementary-middle?
St. James Santee Elementary-middle has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. James Santee Elementary-middle offer ?
St. James Santee Elementary-middle offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is St. James Santee Elementary-middle part of?
St. James Santee Elementary-middle is part of Charleston 01 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 170 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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