Is McCormick Elementary a good school?

McCormick Elementary ranks in the bottom 3.8% of South Carolina elementary schools.

How many students attend McCormick Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 299 students attended McCormick Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of McCormick Elementary?

Students at McCormick Elementary are 72% African American, 18% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

McCormick Elementary

Summary:

McCormick Elementary is a public elementary school in Mullins, South Carolina, serving 293 students in grades 3-5. The school is part of the Marion 10 School District, which is ranked 75th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McCormick Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (69.62%) compared to the state average, and consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of elementary schools in South Carolina, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that are significantly lower than the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 30.8% of 3rd graders, 25.3% of 4th graders, and 32.6% of 5th graders were proficient in ELA, compared to the state averages of 53.8%, 57.2%, and 55.7%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating that all students come from low-income households.

When comparing McCormick Elementary to other nearby schools, such as Creek Bridge STEM Academy, which is also in the Marion 10 district, it becomes clear that McCormick Elementary is an outlier in terms of academic performance. This suggests that the challenges faced by McCormick Elementary may be unique to the school or the community it serves, and that targeted interventions and support are needed to address the significant academic and socioeconomic challenges facing the school and its community.

Detail:

Public 3-5

1123 Sandy Bluff Road
Mullins, SC 29574

(843) 464-3760

District: Marion 10

SchoolDigger Rank:
614^th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,253

Student/teacher ratio: 23.0

Number of students: 299

Racial breakdown:

African American:

72.2%

White:

17.7%

Hispanic:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McCormick Elementary ranks worse than 96.2% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Marion 10 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.05. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details McCormick Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Marion 10 School District. Racial makeup is: African American (72.2%), White (17.7%), Hispanic (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Marion 10 School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McCormick Elementary is 23. 3 elementary schools in the Marion 10 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare McCormick Elementary employs 13 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McCormick Elementary is $12,253. 2 elementary schools in the Marion 10 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McCormick Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks McCormick Elementary 614^th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See McCormick Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Marion 10:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion 10 75^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McCormick Elementary

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Rank History for all students at McCormick Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2015	10.64	616^th	638	3.4%
2016	9.24	584^th	619	5.7%
2017	13.61	581^st	639	9.1%
2018	10.53	589^th	624	5.6%
2019	3.01	640^th	643	0.5%
2021	7.95	600^th	622	3.5%
2022	14.57	542^nd	625	13.3%
2023	8.67	616^th	644	4.3%
2024	8.05	614^th	638	3.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McCormick Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	12.48	565^th	588	3.9%
2019	3.10	599^th	600	0.2%
2021	8.34	566^th	580	2.4%
2022	18.38	512^th	600	14.7%
2023	11.59	577^th	608	5.1%
2024	8.99	579^th	599	3.3%

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Rank History for Female students at McCormick Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	9.97	540^th	570	5.3%
2019	2.28	588^th	588	0.0%
2021	7.02	540^th	554	2.5%
2022	11.84	513^th	573	10.5%
2023	6.71	563^rd	580	2.9%
2024	6.28	556^th	565	1.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at McCormick Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	13.35	113^th	122	7.4%

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Rank History for Male students at McCormick Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	10.92	536^th	571	6.1%
2019	3.99	588^th	590	0.3%
2021	8.38	534^th	561	4.8%
2022	17.52	484^th	579	16.4%
2023	9.99	542^nd	582	6.9%
2024	9.64	530^th	568	6.7%

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Rank History for African American students at McCormick Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	18.43	380^th	412	7.8%
2019	5.26	420^th	421	0.2%
2021	20.60	315^th	350	10.0%
2022	23.31	335^th	393	14.8%
2023	15.70	370^th	394	6.1%
2024	13.61	357^th	369	3.3%

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Rank History for White students at McCormick Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	7.69	446^th	457	2.4%
2019	0.43	471^st	472	0.2%
2022	23.96	367^th	455	19.3%
2023	4.59	453^rd	463	2.2%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Review counts

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by a teacher
Thursday, March 5, 2020

I taught at MES for one year and it was the most absolutely terrible experience. I had no support from administration and the students basically ran the school. Students were not able to talk AT ALL during lunch, which was supposed to be one time they were actually able to socialize. Recess was only 15 minutes, which was a terrible decision by administration. It was almost like teaching in a jail. Close Quote

Enrollment information for McCormick Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2013	77	244	1	9	3	14	348
2014	84	248	1	15	8	9	365
2015	77	245	1	15	8	6	352
2016	88	252	0	16	7	7	370
2017	75	252	1	19	4	10	361
2018	74	249	4	21	4	15	367
2019	55	233	1	20	4	7	320
2020	69	244	2	14	3	6	338
2021	62	225	1	11	3	13	315
2022	65	213	1	16	2	18	315
2023	57	204	1	13	2	16	293
2024	53	216	0	16	0	14	299

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McCormick Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	348	26.0	13.3	89.4
2014	365	25.0	14.6	87.9
2015	352	22.0	16.0	98.9
2016	370	22.0	16.8	74.9
2017	361	22.0	16.4	100
2018	367	22.0	16.6	100
2019	320	20.0	16.0	100
2020	338	22.0	15.3	100
2021	315	20.0	15.7	100
2022	315	16.0	19.6	100
2023	293	14.0	20.9	100
2024	299	13.0	23.0	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McCormick Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	348	26.0	13.3	89.4
2014	365	25.0	14.6	87.9
2015	352	22.0	16.0	98.9
2016	370	22.0	16.8	74.9
2017	361	22.0	16.4	100
2018	367	22.0	16.6	100
2019	320	20.0	16.0	100
2020	338	22.0	15.3	100
2021	315	20.0	15.7	100
2022	315	16.0	19.6	100
2023	293	14.0	20.9	100
2024	299	13.0	23.0	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McCormick Elementary

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,179 (11.5%)	$890 (8.7%)	$2,069 (20.3%)	$6,805 (66.6%)	$1,343 (13.1%)	$8,147 (79.7%)	$10,216
2021	$1,255 (11.1%)	$1,035 (9.2%)	$2,291 (20.3%)	$7,511 (66.7%)	$1,458 (12.9%)	$8,970 (79.7%)	$11,260
2022	$1,522 (14.0%)	$544 (5.0%)	$2,065 (19.0%)	$7,426 (68.5%)	$1,349 (12.4%)	$8,775 (81.0%)	$10,840
2023	$1,899 (15.5%)	$1,926 (15.7%)	$3,825 (31.2%)	$6,980 (57.0%)	$1,448 (11.8%)	$8,427 (68.8%)	$12,253

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McCormick Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 640^th of 643 Elementary schools	Ranks 616^th of 644 Elementary schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McCormick Elementary)	15.6	15.3	0.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion 10)	17.5	23	5.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	49.7	53.5	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McCormick Elementary)	21.8	12	9.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion 10)	22	25.1	3.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	57.7	53.6	4.1%
4th Grade Science (McCormick Elementary)	10.7	28.3	17.6%
4th Grade Science (Marion 10)	22.4	18.9	3.5%
4th Grade Science (South Carolina)	52	46.6	5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McCormick Elementary)	16.1	35.4	19.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion 10)	20.6	27.4	6.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	51.3	57.2	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (McCormick Elementary)	7.2	14.1	6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marion 10)	19.7	13.3	6.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	50.5	47	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McCormick Elementary)	6.7	28.2	21.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marion 10)	10.1	24.6	14.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	41	55.2	14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (McCormick Elementary)	12.5	14.1	1.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marion 10)	15	12.5	2.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	45.4	44.6	0.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	320	293	8.4%
African American	233	204	12.4%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	20	13	35%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	55	57	3.6%
Two or More Races	7	16	128.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near McCormick Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)						SC READY Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
McCormick Elementary	Public	3-5	1123 Sandy Bluff Road	Mullins	29574	Marion County	Marion 10	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 464-3760	299	13	23.0	100.0%	53 (17.7%)	216 (72.2%)	16 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.7%)	8	614^th of 638 public elementary schools	3.8%		8.7	616^th of 644 public elementary schools	4.3%	2	30.8	25.3	32.6				26.2	14.9	14.3				$12,253	$1,899	$1,926	$3,825	$6,980	$1,448	$8,427
North Mullins Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	105 Charles Street	Mullins	29574	Marion County	Marion 10	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 464-3750	371	36	10.3	100.0%	74 (19.9%)	240 (64.7%)	31 (8.4%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.7%)								(n/a)													$15,735	$2,926	$2,070	$4,996	$8,544	$2,195	$10,739
Marion Intermediate	Public	3-5	2320 North Highway 41-A	Marion	29571	Marion County	Marion 10	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 423-8345	418	18	23.2	100.0%	54 (12.9%)	333 (79.7%)	11 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.3%)	10.3	596^th of 638 public elementary schools	6.6%		7.4	625^th of 644 public elementary schools	3.0%	29	31.9	37.9	25.4				27.6	25.8	9.5				$12,242	$2,075	$1,606	$3,682	$6,809	$1,750	$8,560
Easterling Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	600 East Northside Avenue	Marion	29571	Marion County	Marion 10	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 423-8335	453	25	18.1	100.0%	66 (14.6%)	337 (74.4%)	21 (4.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.7%)								(n/a)													$14,403	$2,864	$1,686	$4,551	$7,898	$1,955	$9,853
Lake View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1311 Scott Street	Lake View	29563	Dillon County	Dillon 04	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 759-3003	375	19	19.7	100.0%	164 (43.7%)	138 (36.8%)	20 (5.3%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (11.2%)	21.3	507^th of 638 public elementary schools	20.5%		27.8	463^rd of 644 public elementary schools	28.1%	44	38.7	38.3	46.9				34.6	10.6	29.7				$12,871	$2,323	$1,741	$4,064	$7,168	$1,639	$8,807
Creek Bridge STEM Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	6641 South Highway 41	Marion	29571	Marion County	Marion 10	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 362-3500	345	21	16.4	100.0%	45 (13.0%)	269 (78.0%)	17 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.5%)	7.7	619^th of 638 public elementary schools	3.0%		8.2	620^th of 644 public elementary schools	3.7%	1	27.5	23.2	22.8	31.4	20.0	36.9	20.0	18.7	11.4	20.0	5.8	23.7
Midland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3011 Nichols Highway	Galivants Ferry	29544	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 358-3036	664	43	15.4	55.4%	546 (82.2%)	24 (3.6%)	56 (8.4%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (4.8%)	85	88^th of 638 public elementary schools	86.2%		84.4	90^th of 644 public elementary schools	86.0%	2	69.6	81.5	63.7				71.6	75.0	59.3				$12,147	$1,196	$483	$1,679	$9,383	$1,085	$10,468
Green Sea Floyds Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5000 Tulip Grove Road	Green Sea	29545	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 392-1078	572	45	12.7	100.0%	292 (51.0%)	176 (30.8%)	54 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (8.6%)	67.4	202^nd of 638 public elementary schools	68.3%		52.9	294^th of 644 public elementary schools	54.3%	92	64.7	60.5	52.6				67.0	58.0	51.6				$13,282	$1,948	$662	$2,610	$9,552	$1,121	$10,673
Latta Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	300 Viking Drive	Latta	29565	Dillon County	Dillon 03	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 752-5295	636	38	16.7	78.1%	302 (47.5%)	233 (36.6%)	38 (6.0%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	53 (8.3%)	49.5	322^nd of 638 public elementary schools	49.5%		40.6	384^th of 644 public elementary schools	40.4%	62	40.9	67.9					24.3	71.8					$11,572	$2,452	$1,264	$3,717	$7,118	$738	$7,855
Aynor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	516 Jordanville Road	Aynor	29511	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 488-7070	784	52	15.0	58.5%	568 (72.4%)	50 (6.4%)	117 (14.9%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (5.6%)	74.2	157^th of 638 public elementary schools	75.4%		72.7	169^th of 644 public elementary schools	73.8%	12	54.9	69.4	65.9				57.2	66.9	59.8				$11,376	$1,014	$465	$1,479	$8,870	$1,027	$9,897

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