Summary:
Delmae Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Florence, South Carolina, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With a diverse student population, the school consistently outperforms the Florence 01 district and the state of South Carolina in academic performance.
Delmae Heights Elementary has a strong track record, with 63.4% of 3rd graders, 66.9% of 4th graders, and 62% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 60.2%, 57.5%, and 56.9%, respectively, and the state's 53.8%, 57.2%, and 55.7%. In mathematics, the school also outperforms the district and state, with 58.6% of 3rd graders, 54.4% of 4th graders, and 47.4% of 5th graders proficient or better. The school's performance in science is also noteworthy, with 55.5% of 4th graders proficient or better, compared to the district's 41.2% and the state's 46.6%.
Despite having a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 77.98% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Delmae Heights Elementary has consistently high rankings for its African American and English Language Learner student subgroups, indicating effective strategies and support systems in place. The school's strong academic performance, coupled with its focus on smaller class sizes and individualized attention, make it a standout in the region, outperforming nearby schools like Carver Elementary and Lucy T. Davis Elementary, which have similar demographic profiles but lower overall performance.
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Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Florence 01
SchoolDigger Rank:
199th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,534
Students who attend Delmae Heights Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.9
Number of students: 981
Racial breakdown:
African American:
46.3%
White:
30.0%
Two or more races:
9.2%
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Hispanic:
9.0%
Asian:
5.5%
American Indian:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78%
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