Summary:
The city of Hickory Grove, South Carolina has only one public elementary school, Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary, which serves grades PK-6. The school's student population is predominantly White (83.13%), with smaller percentages of other racial groups. While the school has a relatively favorable student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to the state average, its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, is generally lower than the state and district averages.
Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary's proficiency rates in Science (SCPASS) for 4th and 6th grades are also lower than the district and state averages. Over the past three school years, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 315th out of 625 elementary schools to 515th out of 644 elementary schools, with a current ranking of 424th out of 638 schools. The high percentage of students (71.71%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary suggests that socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the school's academic challenges.
Despite these challenges, the school's higher per-student spending and favorable student-teacher ratio indicate that it may have the resources to implement targeted interventions and support programs to address the academic needs of its students. Further investigation into the factors contributing to the school's fluctuating statewide ranking and the potential impact of socioeconomic factors on academic outcomes could provide valuable insights for improving the school's performance. The school is part of the York 01 school district.
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