Enrollment
513
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Charleston, SC
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science
Federal NCES profile for Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450144001533
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in North Charleston · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science has class sizes smaller than 91% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in North Charleston, SC.
School address
District: Charleston 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450144001533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-29% 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
What stands out at Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in North Charleston, South Carolina, enrolling 513 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.1:1, Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science is leaner than roughly 91% of South Carolina schools and 29% under the state's 14.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 513 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 384 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #134.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and African American (42%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 268 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 513 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among North Charleston's middle schools, it stands alongside River Oaks Middle (728 students): Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.1:1 vs 12.6:1).
Charleston 01 also operates Wando High (2,588 students) and Rb Stall High (2,135 students) alongside Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science compares
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 9% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,213
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charleston 01, which includes Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science.
$15,213
Per student
+4%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wando High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rb Stall High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ashley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucy Garrett Beckham High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Island Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,135
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 12.6:1 students per teacher
Northwoods Middle
Standard public school
708 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Morningside Middle
Standard public school
552 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Deer Park Middle
Standard public school
315 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~513 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
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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 10.1:1, which is 29% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in North Charleston, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
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 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science rank among middle schools in North Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in North Charleston, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in North Charleston on the city page.
Is Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science a good school?
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of South Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Charleston 01?
Besides Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science, Charleston 01 also operates Wando High (2,588 students), Rb Stall High (2,135 students), and West Ashley High (2,069 students). See the Charleston 01 district page for the complete list.
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