Summary:
The Aiken 01 school district in South Carolina is home to 21 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. While the schools vary in size and performance, the data reveals a mix of high-achieving and struggling institutions within the district.
Two standout schools in the district are Hammond Hill Elementary and Belvedere Elementary, which rank 149th and 127th respectively out of 638 elementary schools in South Carolina. These schools boast strong test scores, with 65-72% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 55-66% proficient in Mathematics. In contrast, schools like North Aiken Elementary, J.D. Lever Elementary, and Cyril B. Busbee Elementary are struggling, with low proficiency rates and low state rankings.
The data also reveals a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement, with the schools serving the highest percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch generally performing the poorest. Additionally, the schools with more racially diverse student populations, such as Chukker Creek Elementary and Millbrook Elementary, appear to be performing better than those with more homogeneous racial compositions. Overall, the Aiken 01 school district has room for improvement, and targeted interventions and additional resources may be needed to support the lower-performing schools and ensure all students have access to a quality education.
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