Summary:
The Edgefield 01 school district in South Carolina is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Among these schools, Merriwether Elementary stands out as the top performer, ranking 290 out of 638 South Carolina elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Merriwether Elementary boasts the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels, outperforming both the Edgefield 01 district and the state averages. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with a mix of 67.97% White, 16.67% African American, and 7.94% Hispanic students. In contrast, W.E. Parker Elementary and Johnston Elementary struggle with lower proficiency rates, particularly in Mathematics, and have very high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a high concentration of economically disadvantaged students.
The data suggests that higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios do not necessarily translate to better academic performance. Douglas Elementary, the school with the highest spending per student, has the lowest proficiency rates among the 4 schools. This highlights the importance of factors beyond just resources, such as school leadership, teacher quality, and student demographics, in driving student outcomes.
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