Summary:
The city of Camden, South Carolina is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve a diverse student population and demonstrate a range of academic performance, with some standout institutions and others facing significant challenges.
Camden Middle School stands out as the top performer, with an impressive 93.24% of students scoring proficient or better on the Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 end-of-course exam, far exceeding the Kershaw 01 district (58.98%) and Charter Institute at Erskine state (72.5%) averages. Meanwhile, Pine Tree Hill Elementary excelled in English Language Arts, with proficiency rates above the district and state levels across multiple grade levels.
In contrast, Jackson School consistently underperformed, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages, indicating a need for additional support and resources. The data also reveals significant socioeconomic diversity within the district, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 30.65% at The Montessori School of Camden to 100% at Camden Middle and Jackson School, suggesting that poverty may be a contributing factor to the disparities in academic achievement observed across the district.
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