Mt. Pleasant Academy

Public PK, KG-5

 605 Center Street
       Mount Pleasant, SC  29464


(843) 849-2826

District: Charleston 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
6th of 644 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,643 Help


Students who attend Mt. Pleasant Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Moultrie Middle
High:    Lucy Garrett Beckham High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  658

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.4%
African American:
4.3%
Hispanic:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.2% Help


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Compare Details Mt. Pleasant Academy ranks better than 99.1% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 46 ranked elementary schools in the Charleston 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.4%), African American (4.3%), Hispanic (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mt. Pleasant Academy is 17.2. 46 elementary schools in the Charleston 01 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mt. Pleasant Academy is $12,643. 42 elementary schools in the Charleston 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mt. Pleasant Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Mt. Pleasant Academy 6th of 644 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Mt. Pleasant Academy in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Charleston 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Charleston 01 26th of 77 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mt. Pleasant Academy

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Rank History for all students at Mt. Pleasant Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 95.67 2nd 542 99.6%
2004 95.07 2nd 550 99.6%
2005 93.99 3rd 557 99.5%
2006 93.34 4th 559 99.3%
2007 93.40 6th 566 98.9%
2008 93.46 4th 577 99.3%
2009 93.97 9th 580 98.4%
2010 92.85 9th 589 98.5%
2011 93.19 6th 597 99.0%
2012 92.03 9th 594 98.5%
2013 92.60 4th 599 99.3%
2014 91.95 10th 630 98.4%
2015 98.03 2nd 638 99.7%
2016 96.53 2nd 619 99.7%
2017 96.74 3rd 639 99.5%
2018 97.30 6th 624 99.0%
2019 96.44 8th 643 98.8%
2021 98.84 3rd 622 99.5%
2022 97.47 6th 625 99.0%
2023 97.42 6th 644 99.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mt. Pleasant Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.92 20th 588 96.6%
2019 89.17 33rd 600 94.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Mt. Pleasant Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.49 6th 570 98.9%
2019 96.51 4th 588 99.3%
2021 99.19 2nd 554 99.6%
2022 96.20 10th 573 98.3%
2023 98.31 2nd 580 99.7%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Mt. Pleasant Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.74 13th 105 87.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Mt. Pleasant Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.04 5th 571 99.1%
2019 94.83 14th 590 97.6%
2021 97.51 5th 561 99.1%
2022 97.56 4th 579 99.3%
2023 94.76 19th 582 96.7%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for White students at Mt. Pleasant Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.35 4th 457 99.1%
2019 92.42 11th 472 97.7%
2021 96.83 4th 439 99.1%
2022 94.45 7th 455 98.5%
2023 93.27 10th 463 97.8%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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by a citizen
Thursday, November 15, 2018

Open Quote it is white privledged and you only get good grades if youre rich. the teachers cant teach and they all cant take critism Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, August 18, 2016

Open Quote MPA is an excellent neighborhood school. The children respect both their teachers and peers. Improvements could be made to the front entrance and lobby to make it have a more welcoming appeal. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mt. Pleasant Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 293 81 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1989 275 68 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1990 272 67 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1991 273 66 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1992 301 62 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1993 292 56 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1994 267 52 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1995 300 72 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1996 300 72 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1997 297 71 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1998 333 68 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1999 336 63 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2000 335 43 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2001 314 43 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2002 299 39 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2003 299 39 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2004 306 49 9 5 0 n/a n/a 5 374
2005 359 48 11 4 0 n/a n/a 4 426
2006 342 55 7 7 0 n/a n/a 5 416
2007 336 37 6 12 1 n/a n/a 0 392
2008 346 36 4 9 0 n/a n/a 1 396
2009 352 39 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2010 396 42 5 11 0 n/a n/a 1 455
2011 434 46 8 11 0 0 5 0 504
2012 445 41 10 3 0 1 5 0 505
2013 480 42 7 2 0 1 6 0 538
2014 508 39 8 2 1 0 7 0 565
2015 498 45 8 3 1 2 7 0 564
2016 496 42 13 2 1 1 13 0 568
2017 507 37 11 7 1 0 13 0 576
2018 536 36 10 11 0 0 17 0 610
2019 551 29 13 15 0 0 16 0 624
2020 555 32 12 21 0 0 17 0 637
2021 472 29 10 26 0 0 13 0 550
2022 547 31 5 31 0 0 14 0 628
2023 575 28 10 27 0 0 18 0 658

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 Mt. Pleasant Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 375 23.3 16.0 n/a
1989 344 19.8 17.3 n/a
1990 340 22.5 15.1 n/a
1991 341 20.6 16.5 10
1992 364 21.1 17.2 12.9
1993 349 20.5 17.0 13.2
1994 319 22.5 14.2 16
1995 374 20.0 18.7 15.2
1996 374 20.0 18.7 15.2
1997 372 21.5 17.3 12.6
1998 403 22.0 18.3 14.1
1999 404 23.6 17.1 13.6
2000 383 24.8 15.4 13.1
2001 364 23.7 15.4 11.8
2002 351 24.2 14.5 13.1
2003 351 24.2 14.5 13.1
2004 374 23.6 15.8 14.6
2005 426 28.8 14.8 14.2
2006 416 31.0 13.4 19.2
2007 392 40.7 9.6 15.1
2008 396 25.0 15.8 15.2
2009 400 25.0 16.0 13.8
2010 455 23.0 19.7 17
2011 504 23.0 21.9 17.9
2012 505 33.9 14.8 15.2
2013 538 33.1 16.2 12.8
2014 565 34.1 16.5 10.8
2015 564 35.0 16.1 10.8
2016 568 33.0 17.2 14.3
2017 576 32.8 17.5 10.1
2018 610 39.1 15.6 11
2019 624 35.4 17.6 7.9
2020 637 38.2 16.6 8.3
2021 550 38.9 14.1 9.8
2022 628 37.6 16.7 9.4
2023 658 38.1 17.2 15.2

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 Mt. Pleasant Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 375 23.3 16.0 n/a
1989 344 19.8 17.3 n/a
1990 340 22.5 15.1 n/a
1991 341 20.6 16.5 10
1992 364 21.1 17.2 12.9
1993 349 20.5 17.0 13.2
1994 319 22.5 14.2 16
1995 374 20.0 18.7 15.2
1996 374 20.0 18.7 15.2
1997 372 21.5 17.3 12.6
1998 403 22.0 18.3 14.1
1999 404 23.6 17.1 13.6
2000 383 24.8 15.4 13.1
2001 364 23.7 15.4 11.8
2002 351 24.2 14.5 13.1
2003 351 24.2 14.5 13.1
2004 374 23.6 15.8 14.6
2005 426 28.8 14.8 14.2
2006 416 31.0 13.4 19.2
2007 392 40.7 9.6 15.1
2008 396 25.0 15.8 15.2
2009 400 25.0 16.0 13.8
2010 455 23.0 19.7 17
2011 504 23.0 21.9 17.9
2012 505 33.9 14.8 15.2
2013 538 33.1 16.2 12.8
2014 565 34.1 16.5 10.8
2015 564 35.0 16.1 10.8
2016 568 33.0 17.2 14.3
2017 576 32.8 17.5 10.1
2018 610 39.1 15.6 11
2019 624 35.4 17.6 7.9
2020 637 38.2 16.6 8.3
2021 550 38.9 14.1 9.8
2022 628 37.6 16.7 9.4
2023 658 38.1 17.2 15.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mt. Pleasant Academy

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $346 (3.6%) $299 (3.1%) $645 (6.7%) $7,426 (76.9%) $1,583 (16.4%) $9,009 (93.3%) $9,654
2020 $621 (6.2%) $319 (3.2%) $940 (9.4%) $7,438 (74.3%) $1,638 (16.4%) $9,076 (90.6%) $10,016
2021 $393 (3.9%) $244 (2.4%) $637 (6.3%) $7,929 (78.7%) $1,508 (15.0%) $9,437 (93.7%) $10,074
2022 $622 (4.8%) $622 (4.8%) $1,245 (9.5%) $9,885 (75.7%) $1,923 (14.7%) $11,808 (90.5%) $13,052
2023 $712 (5.6%) $752 (5.9%) $1,464 (11.6%) $9,196 (72.7%) $1,983 (15.7%) $11,179 (88.4%) $12,643

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mt. Pleasant Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 8th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 6th of 644 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mt. Pleasant Academy)81.281.7
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Charleston 01)51.859.2
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mt. Pleasant Academy)91.981.7
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)58.261.3
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Mt. Pleasant Academy)88.679
 9.6%
   4th Grade Science (Charleston 01)50.451.1
 0.7%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mt. Pleasant Academy)86.788.5
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Charleston 01)52.463.1
 10.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mt. Pleasant Academy)8687.6
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)52.954.2
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mt. Pleasant Academy)73.592.7
 19.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Charleston 01)43.561.5
 18%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mt. Pleasant Academy)72.591.7
 19.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)45.454.9
 9.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students624658
 5.4%
African American2928
 3.4%
American Indian00
Asian1310
 23.1%
Hispanic1527
 80%
Pacific Islander00
White551575
 4.4%
Two or More Races1618
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.9%15.2%
 7.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mt. Pleasant Academy

Students at Mt. Pleasant Academy are 87% White, 4% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Yes! Mt. Pleasant Academy is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 6th of 644 South Carolina elementary schools.

Students who attend Mt. Pleasant Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Moultrie Middle
High : Lucy Garrett Beckham High

In the 2022-23 school year, 658 students attended Mt. Pleasant Academy.


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