Summary:
Pepperhill Elementary is a public elementary school in North Charleston, South Carolina, serving 448 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Charleston 01 School District, which is ranked 24th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.
Despite the district's strong performance, Pepperhill Elementary consistently underperforms compared to both the district and the state of South Carolina in standardized test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 31.8% of 3rd graders, 30.8% of 4th graders, and 28.9% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district's 59%, 63.8%, and 62.2%, respectively. The school's performance in Mathematics is also significantly lower than the district and state averages. Pepperhill Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 25% of South Carolina elementary schools, with a ranking between 530 and 630 out of 630-644 schools over the past 10 years, and has received 0 or 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, indicating it is one of the lowest-performing schools in the state.
Pepperhill Elementary also struggles to support the academic achievement of its student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 25% of South Carolina elementary schools for its performance with female students, male students, African American students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students of low socioeconomic status. The school's racial composition has shifted, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of Hispanic students. Despite increased per-student spending and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school's underperformance compared to nearby schools like Hunley Park Elementary suggests that more comprehensive and targeted interventions may be needed to improve student outcomes.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Charleston 01
SchoolDigger Rank:
570th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,090
Students who attend Pepperhill Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 11.4
Number of students: 448
Racial breakdown:
African American:
56.9%
Hispanic:
29.2%
White:
8.5%
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Two or more races:
4.9%
Asian:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%
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