- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 51.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 450144001533 · North Charleston, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 10.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Wando High (2,588 students)
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE held 51.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wando High
Wando High
2,588 students
- Rb Stall High
Rb Stall High
2,135 students
- West Ashley Hi
West Ashley High
2,069 students
- Lucy Garrett B
Lucy Garrett Beckham High
1,757 students
- James Island C
James Island Charter High
1,612 students
- This school 513
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science
513 students
What this shows Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science compares
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,635
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
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.
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
District finance for Charleston 01 reports $16,635 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,135
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~513 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.