Socastee Elementary

Summary:

Socastee Elementary is a public elementary school in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, serving 798 students in grades PK-5. While the school is part of the highly-ranked Horry 01 school district, Socastee Elementary has faced academic challenges, with test scores lagging behind district and state averages.

One key issue is the significant performance gaps between different student subgroups at Socastee Elementary. The school ranks relatively high for Hispanic students, but much lower for African American and female students. Additionally, the school's 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating all students come from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, is significantly higher than nearby schools like Carolina Forest Elementary, Seaside Elementary, and Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter, which generally outperform Socastee Elementary on test scores and statewide rankings.

Despite Socastee Elementary's higher spending per student compared to nearby schools, the school's academic performance has steadily declined over the years, from 155th out of 639 schools in the state in 2016-2017 to 282nd out of 638 schools in 2023-2024. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and socioeconomic status may be contributing to the school's challenges, and further investigation into the school's curriculum, teaching practices, and other strategies could provide valuable insights to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4223 Socastee Boulevard
       Myrtle Beach, SC  29588


(843) 650-2606

District: Horry 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
282nd of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,686 Help


Students who attend Socastee Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Forestbrook Middle
High:    Socastee High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  798

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.4%
Hispanic:
38.3%
African American:
13.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Socastee Elementary ranks better than 55.8% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 22nd among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Horry 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.4. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Socastee Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Horry 01 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Socastee Elementary is $12,686, which is the 10th highest among 26 elementary schools in the Horry 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Socastee Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Socastee Elementary 282nd of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Socastee Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Horry 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Horry 01 9th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Socastee Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Socastee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 49.24 300th 542 44.6%
2004 57.18 250th 550 54.5%
2005 65.52 198th 557 64.5%
2006 65.15 199th 559 64.4%
2007 65.33 187th 566 67.0%
2008 65.91 197th 577 65.9%
2009 56.52 269th 580 53.6%
2010 73.35 133rd 589 77.4%
2011 83.06 66th 597 88.9%
2012 82.73 63rd 594 89.4%
2013 85.56 47th 599 92.2%
2014 64.44 222nd 630 64.8%
2015 60.36 217th 638 66.0%
2016 63.61 223rd 619 64.0%
2017 72.34 155th 639 75.7%
2018 66.83 191st 624 69.4%
2019 54.51 291st 643 54.7%
2021 48.73 313th 622 49.7%
2022 56.93 259th 625 58.6%
2023 64.68 220th 644 65.8%
2024 55.40 282nd 638 55.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Socastee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.82 41st 82 50.0%
2019 37.63 69th 104 33.7%
2021 31.78 61st 84 27.4%
2022 38.76 52nd 84 38.1%
2023 52.45 28th 72 61.1%
2024 46.33 36th 79 54.4%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Socastee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.82 81st 588 86.2%
2019 69.19 172nd 600 71.3%
2021 73.34 129th 580 77.8%
2022 82.55 77th 600 87.2%
2023 87.46 44th 608 92.8%
2024 82.80 75th 599 87.5%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Socastee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.99 137th 570 76.0%
2019 55.26 271st 588 53.9%
2021 38.96 340th 554 38.6%
2022 43.92 313th 573 45.4%
2023 57.02 244th 580 57.9%
2024 49.55 288th 565 49.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Socastee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.99 50th 161 68.9%
2019 47.66 85th 189 55.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Socastee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.21 249th 571 56.4%
2019 50.22 302nd 590 48.8%
2021 53.26 252nd 561 55.1%
2022 65.03 200th 579 65.5%
2023 67.04 179th 582 69.2%
2024 57.55 240th 568 57.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Socastee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.20 196th 412 52.4%
2019 31.63 321st 421 23.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Socastee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.40 43rd 104 58.7%
2019 41.94 71st 116 38.8%
2021 45.05 43rd 86 50.0%
2022 40.77 72nd 115 37.4%
2023 52.97 53rd 115 53.9%
2024 47.51 56th 115 51.3%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Socastee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.90 191st 457 58.2%
2019 50.16 250th 472 47.0%
2021 54.72 209th 439 52.4%
2022 61.73 170th 455 62.6%
2023 62.46 170th 463 63.3%
2024 56.51 207th 441 53.1%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Socastee Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Socastee Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 809 809
1999 496 94 16 20 3 n/a n/a 0 629
2000 470 100 15 31 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2001 481 129 15 35 6 n/a n/a 0 666
2002 434 103 15 57 4 n/a n/a 0 613
2003 434 103 15 57 4 n/a n/a 0 613
2004 394 85 18 74 5 n/a n/a 1 577
2005 400 108 19 94 3 n/a n/a 1 625
2006 425 109 18 97 4 n/a n/a 4 657
2007 386 90 18 127 5 n/a n/a 0 626
2008 349 87 0 151 0 n/a n/a 24 611
2009 347 106 0 171 1 n/a n/a 25 650
2010 355 144 10 165 3 n/a n/a 20 697
2011 339 119 7 198 1 5 16 0 685
2012 302 108 9 218 1 4 25 0 667
2013 320 136 10 237 2 3 39 0 747
2014 337 124 9 242 2 2 42 0 758
2015 326 117 7 242 2 1 43 0 738
2016 310 99 4 258 1 2 42 0 716
2017 315 84 5 269 1 0 45 1 720
2018 412 97 2 277 0 1 52 0 841
2019 410 103 9 283 0 1 47 0 853
2020 397 101 6 303 2 1 45 0 855
2021 361 97 5 289 4 1 24 0 781
2022 346 102 4 304 4 5 29 0 794
2023 330 105 5 306 4 6 42 0 798

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Socastee Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 809 42.0 19.3 39.9
1999 629 43.0 14.6 53.7
2000 616 45.0 13.7 54.4
2001 666 47.1 14.1 56.8
2002 613 40.6 15.1 62.6
2003 613 40.6 15.1 62.6
2004 577 40.0 14.4 64.9
2005 625 42.0 14.9 67.3
2006 657 40.0 16.4 64.9
2007 626 62.8 10.0 68.7
2008 611 40.0 15.3 68.8
2009 650 40.0 16.3 75.4
2010 697 41.0 17.0 78.3
2011 685 43.0 15.9 81.9
2012 667 47.0 14.1 84
2013 747 47.0 15.8 83.7
2014 758 47.0 16.1 78.9
2015 738 47.0 15.7 71
2016 716 48.0 14.9 77.2
2017 720 49.0 14.6 100
2018 841 54.0 15.5 100
2019 853 57.0 14.9 100
2020 855 58.0 14.7 100
2021 781 59.0 13.2 100
2022 794 58.5 13.5 100
2023 798 57.0 14.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Socastee Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 809 42.0 19.3 39.9
1999 629 43.0 14.6 53.7
2000 616 45.0 13.7 54.4
2001 666 47.1 14.1 56.8
2002 613 40.6 15.1 62.6
2003 613 40.6 15.1 62.6
2004 577 40.0 14.4 64.9
2005 625 42.0 14.9 67.3
2006 657 40.0 16.4 64.9
2007 626 62.8 10.0 68.7
2008 611 40.0 15.3 68.8
2009 650 40.0 16.3 75.4
2010 697 41.0 17.0 78.3
2011 685 43.0 15.9 81.9
2012 667 47.0 14.1 84
2013 747 47.0 15.8 83.7
2014 758 47.0 16.1 78.9
2015 738 47.0 15.7 71
2016 716 48.0 14.9 77.2
2017 720 49.0 14.6 100
2018 841 54.0 15.5 100
2019 853 57.0 14.9 100
2020 855 58.0 14.7 100
2021 781 59.0 13.2 100
2022 794 58.5 13.5 100
2023 798 57.0 14.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Socastee Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,322 (12.7%) $429 (4.1%) $1,751 (16.8%) $7,637 (73.2%) $1,049 (10.1%) $8,686 (83.2%) $10,437
2020 $1,268 (12.3%) $360 (3.5%) $1,628 (15.8%) $7,828 (76.2%) $818 (8.0%) $8,646 (84.2%) $10,274
2021 $1,218 (11.3%) $350 (3.3%) $1,568 (14.6%) $8,345 (77.6%) $839 (7.8%) $9,184 (85.4%) $10,752
2022 $1,599 (13.6%) $801 (6.8%) $2,399 (20.4%) $8,384 (71.3%) $978 (8.3%) $9,361 (79.6%) $11,761
2023 $1,839 (14.5%) $539 (4.2%) $2,379 (18.8%) $9,326 (73.5%) $982 (7.7%) $10,308 (81.3%) $12,686

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Socastee Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 291st of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 220th of 644 Elementary schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Socastee Elementary)49.256.1
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Horry 01)57.760.7
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Socastee Elementary)66.256.9
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Horry 01)69.362.1
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Socastee Elementary)51.755.4
 3.7%
   4th Grade Science (Horry 01)6353
 10%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Socastee Elementary)47.358.1
 10.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Horry 01)58.262
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Socastee Elementary)5150
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Horry 01)61.953.3
 8.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Socastee Elementary)35.463.2
 27.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Horry 01)44.760.5
 15.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Socastee Elementary)44.749.6
 4.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Horry 01)56.751.1
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students853798
 6.4%
African American103105
 1.9%
American Indian04
Asian95
 44.4%
Hispanic283306
 8.1%
Pacific Islander16
 500%
White410330
 19.5%
Two or More Races4742
 10.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Socastee Elementary

Students at Socastee Elementary are 41% White, 38% Hispanic, 13% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Socastee Elementary ranks 282nd of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 798 students attended Socastee Elementary.

Students who attend Socastee Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Forestbrook Middle
High : Socastee High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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