Summary:
The Calhoun 01 district in South Carolina is home to 3 schools, including 2 elementary schools (Sandy Run School and St. Matthews K-8 School) and 1 high school (Calhoun County High). These schools serve a student population facing significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Sandy Run School stands out for its relatively strong performance on English Language Arts tests, though it also spends the most per student among the three schools. Calhoun County High outperforms the district and state on Algebra 1 and English 2 exams, but underperforms on the U.S. History exam. The elementary schools generally lag behind the district and state averages on academic assessments, indicating a need for targeted interventions to improve student outcomes in the earlier grades.
Across the district, there is a range of racial diversity, with Sandy Run School being the most diverse and St. Matthews K-8 School having a majority African American student population. The district's resource allocation and funding distribution may need to be examined to ensure equitable support for all schools, especially those serving high-need student populations.
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