Enrollment
513
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 450144001533
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science — North Charleston, SC
Federal NCES profile for Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Charleston 01 · South Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science reports 513 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 51.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% below the South Carolina state mean of 14.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 35% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 35% above the South Carolina average and 93% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 257 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 56.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Charleston 01 spends $20,688 per pupil district-wide, above the South Carolina average of $17,182 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 59.0% from local sources (property taxes), 27.7% from the state, and 13.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against South Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 45% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
— 28% below state mean
Top 8% in South Carolina — lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
56.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,688
per pupil, district-wide
— above South Carolina avg of $17,182
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 257 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 146 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 513 Top 45% in South Carolina — larger than 55% of 1,215 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 51.0
Students per teacher 10.3:1 -28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +35% vs state
NCES ID 450144001533
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.2%
African American 42.0%
White 6.1%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 257:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 56.5%
In-school suspensions 122
Out-of-school suspensions 146
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charleston 01, which includes Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science.
$20,688
Per student
+20%
vs South Carolina
Avg $17,182
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 59.0%
State 27.7%
Federal 13.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 2,135
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
Similar middle schools in North Charleston
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
River Oaks Middle
Standard public school
728 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Northwoods Middle
Standard public school
708 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Morningside Middle
Standard public school
552 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Deer Park Middle
Standard public school
315 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science
How many students attend Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science?
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science has 513 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Charleston, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science is 10.3:1, which is 28% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science?
100.0% of students at Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science?
The largest demographic group at Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science is Hispanic or Latino at 48.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in North Charleston, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science?
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.