Summary:
The city of Clio, South Carolina is home to a single public elementary school, Clio Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 206 students. The school's student population is predominantly African American at 73.79%, with smaller percentages of White, Native American, and multi-racial students.
Academically, Clio Elementary struggles, with test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly below the state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 28.1% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 53.8%. Similarly, just 25.8% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 45.8%. Despite the school's underperformance, it spends $17,209 per student, which is higher than the state average. The school's student-teacher ratio of 12.1 is lower than the state average, suggesting smaller class sizes.
The high poverty level at Clio Elementary, with a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, likely contributes to the school's academic challenges. While the small class sizes could be a positive factor, they do not appear to be translating into improved student outcomes. The data suggests the need for a comprehensive review of Clio Elementary's educational strategies and resource allocation to address the root causes of the school's underperformance and better support its economically disadvantaged student population.
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