Summary:
The Dorchester 04 district in South Carolina is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 64 out of 75 in the state and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in student performance.
Within the district, a few schools stand out. St. George Middle has the highest proficiency rates in Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2, with 90.48% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Meanwhile, William Memorial Elementary has relatively strong performance, ranking 313 out of 638 elementary schools in the state and earning 3 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics above the district averages, though still below the state averages.
On the other hand, Harleyville Elementary and Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle are the lowest-performing schools in the Dorchester 04 district, ranking in the bottom 10% of schools in the state and with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics well below the district and state averages. The data suggests that addressing the root causes of underperformance, such as poverty and resource allocation, will be crucial for improving student outcomes across the district.
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