Summary:
Michael C. Riley Elementary is a public elementary school in Bluffton, South Carolina, serving 772 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Beaufort 01 school district, which is ranked 26 out of 75 districts in the state.
Michael C. Riley Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (59.07%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 10.38% to 57.03%. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades 3-5 ranged from 35.4% to 40.7%, compared to the district's 53.2% to 56.4% and the state's 53.8% to 57.2%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school ranking in the bottom quartile of South Carolina elementary schools for Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities.
Interestingly, the school has seen a decrease in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 73.17% in 2020-2021 to 41.71% in 2022-2023, suggesting a potential shift in the socioeconomic status of the student population. Additionally, the school's per-student spending has steadily increased, from $13,680 in 2019-2020 to $17,035 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past several years, from a high of 169 out of 619 schools in 2015-2016 to 498 out of 638 schools in 2023-2024. Nearby schools, such as Riverview Charter School, Okatie Elementary, and Red Cedar Elementary, generally outperform Michael C. Riley Elementary on academic measures.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Beaufort 01
SchoolDigger Rank:
498th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,035
Students who attend Michael C. Riley Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 11.0
Number of students: 772
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
59.1%
White:
28.4%
African American:
8.5%
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Two or more races:
3.2%
Asian:
0.8%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.7%
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