Summary:
The city of Ridgeway, South Carolina is home to a single public elementary school, Geiger Elementary, which serves grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 259 students. Geiger Elementary has a predominantly African American student population (76.83%), with smaller percentages of White, Hispanic, and multiracial students. The school faces academic performance challenges, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics generally lower than district and state averages, except for a few grade levels.
Geiger Elementary's socioeconomic status is a significant factor, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, these resources do not appear to be translating into improved student outcomes, suggesting the need for a deeper analysis of how resources are being utilized and the effectiveness of the school's instructional practices.
Over the past three years, Geiger Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 290th to 361st out of 638-644 South Carolina elementary schools, and its SchoolDigger rating has varied from 2 to 3 stars out of 5. These metrics highlight the ongoing challenges the school faces in providing a high-quality education to its students, and the importance of targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of the school's predominantly disadvantaged population.
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