Summary:
The city of Wallace, South Carolina has only one public school serving grades PK-8: Wallace Elementary/Middle School. This school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance across multiple grade levels and subject areas compared to district and state averages. The student population is predominantly White and African American, and the school has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage.
Wallace Elementary/Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of South Carolina elementary schools, with a 1-star rating out of 5 for the past three school years. Despite higher per-student spending and smaller class sizes than the state average, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science remain well below state benchmarks. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 20% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 53.8%.
The data suggests that the school and district will need to implement targeted interventions and support systems to address the persistent academic challenges faced by the students of Wallace Elementary/Middle School. Strategies could include professional development for teachers, enhanced instructional practices, additional academic support programs, and community partnerships to support the high-poverty student population. Improving educational outcomes for the students of Wallace will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to ensure all children have access to a quality education.
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