Summary:
Clearwater, South Carolina is home to a single public elementary school, Clearwater Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 370 students. While the school has a diverse student population, its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the district and state averages, and its SchoolDigger ranking has declined from 3 stars to 2 stars in recent years.
Clearwater Elementary's student population is 25.14% White, 31.89% African American, 33.51% Hispanic, and 8.92% two or more races. The school's academic performance is a concern, with 3rd grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency at 51% (district 51%, state 53.8%), 4th grade ELA proficiency at 47.3% (district 55.4%, state 57.2%), and 5th grade ELA proficiency at 38.5% (district 50%, state 55.7%). In mathematics, the school's performance is also below the district and state averages across all grade levels. Additionally, the school's 4th grade science proficiency rate of 45.3% is slightly below the district and state averages.
Clearwater Elementary faces significant challenges, including a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating high poverty levels among its student population. The school's spending per student of $13,647 is higher than the state average, but this does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. The school's leadership and the Aiken 01 district should closely examine the factors contributing to these challenges and develop targeted strategies to improve student performance and overall school quality.
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