Summary:
The city of Saint Stephen, South Carolina is home to three public schools - one elementary, one middle, and one high school - all of which have consistently ranked in the bottom half of their respective school types in the state, with low test scores and 1-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools serve a student population that faces significant economic challenges, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Timberland High School has the largest student population, with a relatively diverse racial makeup, but its academic performance lags behind the district and state averages. In contrast, St. Stephen Elementary and St. Stephen Middle have higher percentages of African American students, and their test scores are generally lower than the district and state levels. Despite the relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios across all three schools, the educational outcomes in the Saint Stephen area remain a concern.
The data suggests that the schools in the Berkeley 01 district face systemic challenges in providing quality education to their students, who come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Addressing the racial disparities, improving resource allocation, and implementing targeted interventions may be necessary to help these schools achieve better academic performance and better serve the needs of the Saint Stephen community.
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