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Buist Academy vs. Memminger Elementary School

Should you attend Buist Academy or Memminger Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Buist Academy
103 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC 29401
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Memminger Elementary School
20 Beaufain Street
Charleston, SC 29401
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Buist Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 537 students in grades 3-8, Buist Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Memminger Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
3-8
PK-5
Total Students
537 students
415 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Buist Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Memminger Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Buist Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Memminger Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Buist Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Memminger Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Buist Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charleston 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Memminger Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charleston 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 1%)
#877 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Buist Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Memminger Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
93%
(Top 1% in SC)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buist Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Memminger Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
96%
(Top 1% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buist Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Memminger Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 1% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buist Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Memminger Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Buist Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Memminger Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
57
Kindergarten Students
-
96
Grade 1 Students
-
83
Grade 2 Students
-
70
Grade 3 Students
74
49
Grade 4 Students
81
38
Grade 5 Students
81
22
Grade 6 Students
99
-
Grade 7 Students
102
-
Grade 8 Students
100
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Buist Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Memminger Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Buist Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Memminger Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
11%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Buist Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Memminger Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
74%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Buist Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Memminger Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Buist Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Memminger Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.44
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Buist Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Memminger Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Buist Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Memminger Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(22-23 School Year Data)
1%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Buist Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Memminger Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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