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Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary is a public elementary school in Charleston, South Carolina that serves 612 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade, and is part of the Charleston 01 School District, which is ranked 24th out of 75 districts in the state.
Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in South Carolina, with students performing significantly better than state and district averages on standardized tests. For example, in 2023-2024, 70.7% of 3rd graders, 90.4% of 4th graders, and 76.1% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 53.8%, 57.2%, and 55.7%, respectively. The school's diverse student population, with 68.79% White, 16.67% African American, 5.23% Hispanic, and 2.61% Asian students, is in contrast to nearby schools like Charleston Development Academy, which has a student population that is 97.84% African American, and Montessori Community School, which is 82.42% White.
Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary's strong performance extends across various student subgroups, ranking highly for female students, male students, White students, and low socioeconomic status students, though its ranking for gifted and talented students is not as strong. This consistent high performance, diverse student population, and strong subgroup outcomes make Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary an exceptional public elementary school within the Charleston 01 School District and the state of South Carolina.
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