Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science

6401 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29418

513 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science, located in North Charleston, South Carolina, is a specialized magnet school within the Charleston County School District. The school is distinct for its focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, aiming to provide students with a rigorous academic foundation. By integrating hands-on learning experiences and project-based instruction, the school strives to cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving skills, preparing students for success in advanced high school programs and future technical careers.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Jerry Zucker Middle School emphasizes the holistic development of its student body. The school community promotes a culture of inquiry and innovation, often partnering with local organizations and industry professionals to provide students with real-world context for their studies. Through its dedicated faculty and commitment to STEM integration, the school seeks to bridge educational gaps and foster a supportive environment where diverse learners can excel in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

513

Total Students

57.7

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	247
Black	215
Asian	2
Two or More	17

Hispanic
247 (48.2%)
Black
215 (42.0%)
White
31 (6.1%)
Two or More
17 (3.3%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charleston 01
Phone:	(843)767-8383
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 174

Grade 7 171

Grade 8 168

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	174
Grade 7	171
Grade 8	168

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	231	45%
Male	281	54.8%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

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