Summary:
The city of Lyman, South Carolina is home to two schools - Lyman Elementary and D.R. Hill Middle, both of which serve students in the Spartanburg 05 district. While the schools share a geographic proximity, they exhibit distinct strengths and serve student populations with varying socioeconomic backgrounds.
Lyman Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with students consistently exceeding the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. This is particularly noteworthy given that the school serves a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. In contrast, D.R. Hill Middle has achieved exceptional results in Algebra 1, with a 98.51% proficiency rate that far surpasses the district and state averages, suggesting a strong focus on preparing students for advanced coursework.
The data also reveals notable differences in the student populations of the two schools. Lyman Elementary has a higher percentage of White students, while D.R. Hill Middle serves a more diverse student body with larger proportions of African American and Hispanic students. Additionally, D.R. Hill Middle has a significantly higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, which may present unique challenges in supporting its student population. Despite these differences, the proximity of the two schools and their shared district presents opportunities for collaboration and the sharing of best practices to benefit all students in the Lyman area.
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