Summary:
The city of Cassatt, South Carolina has only one public elementary school, Midway Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 297 students. While the school has a diverse student population, its academic performance lags behind both the district and state averages, with consistently lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels.
Midway Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, dropping from 422 out of 625 South Carolina elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 542 out of 644 in 2022-2023. This trend suggests that the school's performance is worsening relative to other schools in the state. Additionally, the school serves a high-needs population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantage among the student body.
Despite the school's higher-than-average spending per student and relatively low student-teacher ratio, these resources do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. The data indicates that Midway Elementary may benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the learning needs of its students and improve overall performance, particularly in the core subjects of English Language Arts and Mathematics.
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