Summary:
The city of Huger, South Carolina has only one public elementary school, Cainhoy Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 154 students. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, it has consistently struggled with academic performance, ranking in the bottom 10% of South Carolina elementary schools in recent years.
Cainhoy Elementary's student population is predominantly African American (75.32%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic (10.39%) and White (8.44%) students. The school's proficiency rates on the SC READY assessments are significantly below the district (Berkeley 01) and state averages, with only 29.6% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 19.2% proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 50.1% and 44.5% in the district, respectively.
The high percentage of students from low-income families (100% free/reduced lunch recipients) at Cainhoy Elementary likely contributes to the school's academic challenges, as research has shown that students from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds often face additional barriers to academic success. To address these persistent issues, the school may require targeted interventions and support, such as additional funding, professional development for teachers, and the implementation of evidence-based instructional strategies and programs.
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