Summary:
Starr Elementary is a public elementary school in Starr, South Carolina, serving 490 students in grades PK-5 and part of the highly-ranked Anderson 03 school district. This standout school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic performance and a strong focus on equity and inclusion.
Starr Elementary's students excel on state assessments, with the majority meeting or exceeding proficiency standards in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, significantly outperforming state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 75.6% of 3rd graders, 67.6% of 4th graders, and 73.6% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to state averages of 53.8%, 57.2%, and 55.7%, respectively. In math, 84.6% of 3rd graders, 80.8% of 4th graders, and 66.7% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to state averages of 54.5%, 51%, and 45.8%. The school's exceptional performance extends across diverse student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
Compared to nearby schools in the Anderson 05 district and Anderson 02 district, Starr Elementary consistently outperforms its peers, particularly in mathematics. For example, the school's 3rd-grade mathematics proficiency rate of 84.6% in 2023-2024 was significantly higher than the Anderson 03 district average of 69.7% and the state average of 54.5%. This suggests that Starr Elementary is providing a high-quality educational experience that is not consistently replicated in the surrounding schools.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Anderson 03
SchoolDigger Rank:
52nd of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,835
Students who attend Starr Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.8
Number of students: 490
Racial breakdown:
White:
81.0%
Two or more races:
7.8%
Hispanic:
5.5%
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African American:
4.9%
Asian:
0.4%
American Indian:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%
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