Serving 651 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mt. Pleasant Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 651 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Mt. Pleasant Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Mt. Pleasant Academy's student population of 651 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
651 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Mt. Pleasant Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Pleasant Academy is 0.26, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#46 out of 1118 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
5%
31%
White
86%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Mt. Pleasant Academy's ranking?
Mt. Pleasant Academy is ranked #46 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Mt. Pleasant Academy often compared to?
Mt. Pleasant Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary School, East Cooper Montessori Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Mt. Pleasant Academy?
651 students attend Mt. Pleasant Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mt. Pleasant Academy students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt. Pleasant Academy?
Mt. Pleasant Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mt. Pleasant Academy offer ?
Mt. Pleasant Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mt. Pleasant Academy part of?
Mt. Pleasant Academy is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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