Six Mile Elementary

Summary:

Six Mile Elementary is a public elementary school serving 545 students in grades PK-5 in the town of Six Mile, South Carolina, within the Pickens 01 school district. The school has a predominantly White student population, with 89.72% of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year.

Academically, Six Mile Elementary has shown a mixed performance compared to the district and state. The school outperformed the Pickens 01 district and South Carolina averages in English Language Arts (ELA) for grades 3-5, but its Mathematics performance was more varied, with 5th-grade proficiency falling below the district and state. The school's 4th-grade Science (SCPASS) proficiency rate of 45.1% in 2022-2023 was also below the district's 55.2%. Nearby schools like McKissick Academy of Science and Technology and Clemson Elementary have consistently outperformed Six Mile Elementary in recent years.

The school's demographic and socioeconomic factors are also noteworthy. Six Mile Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.94% to 64.4% in recent years. The school's per-student spending has increased over time, from $8,665 in 2019-2020 to $10,413 in 2022-2023, and the student-teacher ratio has remained relatively stable, ranging from 15 to 15.7 students per teacher. These factors suggest the school is working to support its growing population of students from low-income backgrounds, but there is still room for improvement in academic performance, particularly in Mathematics and Science.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 777 North Main Street
       Six Mile, SC  29682


(864) 397-2400

District: Pickens 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
174th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,413 Help


Students who attend Six Mile Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    R. C. Edwards Middle
High:    D. W. Daniel High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  568

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.6%
Two or more races:
6.5%
Hispanic:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.2% Help


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Compare Details Six Mile Elementary ranks better than 72.7% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 4th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Pickens 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.48. (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 Racial makeup is: White (88.6%), two or more races (6.5%), Hispanic (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Six Mile Elementary is 14.5, which is the 7th best among 13 elementary schools in the Pickens 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Six Mile Elementary is $10,413, which is the 6th highest among 13 elementary schools in the Pickens 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Six Mile Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Six Mile Elementary 174th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Six Mile Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pickens 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Pickens 01 16th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Six Mile Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Six Mile Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 69.69 165th 542 69.6%
2004 70.14 161st 550 70.7%
2005 70.56 151st 557 72.9%
2006 84.27 57th 559 89.8%
2007 84.46 48th 566 91.5%
2008 86.29 36th 577 93.8%
2009 77.53 100th 580 82.8%
2010 79.40 105th 589 82.2%
2011 81.68 80th 597 86.6%
2012 83.95 53rd 594 91.1%
2013 82.65 69th 599 88.5%
2014 68.55 183rd 630 71.0%
2015 61.46 210th 638 67.1%
2016 74.16 138th 619 77.7%
2017 84.83 77th 639 87.9%
2018 76.40 129th 624 79.3%
2019 74.93 146th 643 77.3%
2021 45.89 333rd 622 46.5%
2022 60.55 239th 625 61.8%
2023 63.40 227th 644 64.8%
2024 71.48 174th 638 72.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Six Mile Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.60 133rd 588 77.4%
2019 74.45 124th 600 79.3%
2021 50.10 282nd 580 51.4%
2022 48.35 313th 600 47.8%
2023 56.30 250th 608 58.9%
2024 58.62 240th 599 59.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Six Mile Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.16 124th 570 78.2%
2019 78.30 117th 588 80.1%
2021 47.67 277th 554 50.0%
2022 57.11 241st 573 57.9%
2023 47.27 307th 580 47.1%
2024 58.08 229th 565 59.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Six Mile Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.47 41st 174 76.4%
2024 60.60 47th 143 67.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Six Mile Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.33 128th 571 77.6%
2019 68.21 181st 590 69.3%
2021 40.36 333rd 561 40.6%
2022 60.23 232nd 579 59.9%
2023 70.84 165th 582 71.6%
2024 76.68 123rd 568 78.3%
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Rank History for White students at Six Mile Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.34 217th 457 52.5%
2019 47.16 274th 472 41.9%
2021 16.13 387th 439 11.8%
2022 25.97 356th 455 21.8%
2023 29.65 346th 463 25.3%
2024 43.05 280th 441 36.5%
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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.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Six Mile Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 552 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1989 571 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1990 552 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1991 584 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1992 592 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1993 594 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 599
1994 549 2 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1995 577 2 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1996 577 2 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1997 585 2 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1998 498 3 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1999 532 4 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2000 587 1 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 597
2001 564 4 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2002 547 4 0 5 0 n/a n/a 3 559
2003 547 4 0 5 0 n/a n/a 3 559
2004 492 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2005 478 4 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2006 513 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2007 502 2 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 508
2008 484 5 0 8 3 n/a n/a 0 500
2009 502 4 0 7 1 n/a n/a 1 515
2010 472 12 2 1 2 n/a n/a 1 490
2011 468 1 0 2 0 0 19 0 490
2012 437 0 0 4 0 0 20 0 461
2013 442 1 0 5 0 0 22 0 470
2014 450 1 1 4 0 0 26 0 482
2015 459 2 1 5 0 0 25 0 492
2016 456 5 3 7 0 0 31 0 502
2017 467 2 1 12 0 0 29 0 511
2018 459 3 4 14 0 0 29 0 509
2019 452 3 2 17 0 0 32 0 506
2020 436 7 3 23 0 0 26 0 495
2021 412 5 3 18 0 0 28 0 466
2022 457 5 2 19 0 0 34 0 517
2023 489 8 1 13 0 0 34 0 545
2024 503 6 4 18 0 0 37 0 568

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 Six Mile Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 553 29.1 19.0 n/a
1989 572 30.4 18.8 n/a
1990 555 30.1 18.4 n/a
1991 587 28.4 20.6 11.9
1992 595 29.7 20.0 15.6
1993 599 29.4 20.4 15.9
1994 556 30.0 18.5 16
1995 587 31.5 18.6 18.4
1996 587 31.5 18.6 18.4
1997 596 34.2 17.4 18.5
1998 508 29.2 17.4 24.6
1999 548 31.7 17.3 31.2
2000 597 35.5 16.8 28.5
2001 577 40.0 14.4 28.2
2002 559 34.8 16.1 33.5
2003 559 34.8 16.1 33.5
2004 499 30.8 16.2 39.5
2005 487 30.1 16.2 42.5
2006 518 30.0 17.3 45.4
2007 508 43.4 11.7 39.8
2008 500 32.0 15.6 42.6
2009 515 34.0 15.1 45.3
2010 490 29.4 16.6 49.5
2011 490 26.6 18.4 47.6
2012 461 26.0 17.7 46.9
2013 470 28.5 16.4 48.7
2014 482 28.2 17.0 50
2015 492 25.0 19.6 43.5
2016 502 26.0 19.3 46.4
2017 511 28.4 17.9 100
2018 509 29.6 17.1 100
2019 506 30.0 16.8 50.8
2020 495 33.5 14.7 44.4
2021 466 29.5 15.7 49.8
2022 517 33.0 15.6 42.9
2023 545 36.2 15.0 64.4
2024 568 39.0 14.5 57.2

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 Six Mile Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 553 29.1 19.0 n/a
1989 572 30.4 18.8 n/a
1990 555 30.1 18.4 n/a
1991 587 28.4 20.6 11.9
1992 595 29.7 20.0 15.6
1993 599 29.4 20.4 15.9
1994 556 30.0 18.5 16
1995 587 31.5 18.6 18.4
1996 587 31.5 18.6 18.4
1997 596 34.2 17.4 18.5
1998 508 29.2 17.4 24.6
1999 548 31.7 17.3 31.2
2000 597 35.5 16.8 28.5
2001 577 40.0 14.4 28.2
2002 559 34.8 16.1 33.5
2003 559 34.8 16.1 33.5
2004 499 30.8 16.2 39.5
2005 487 30.1 16.2 42.5
2006 518 30.0 17.3 45.4
2007 508 43.4 11.7 39.8
2008 500 32.0 15.6 42.6
2009 515 34.0 15.1 45.3
2010 490 29.4 16.6 49.5
2011 490 26.6 18.4 47.6
2012 461 26.0 17.7 46.9
2013 470 28.5 16.4 48.7
2014 482 28.2 17.0 50
2015 492 25.0 19.6 43.5
2016 502 26.0 19.3 46.4
2017 511 28.4 17.9 100
2018 509 29.6 17.1 100
2019 506 30.0 16.8 50.8
2020 495 33.5 14.7 44.4
2021 466 29.5 15.7 49.8
2022 517 33.0 15.6 42.9
2023 545 36.2 15.0 64.4
2024 568 39.0 14.5 57.2

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 Six Mile 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 $325 (3.9%) $316 (3.8%) $641 (7.6%) $6,889 (82.0%) $868 (10.3%) $7,757 (92.4%) $8,398
2020 $323 (3.7%) $276 (3.2%) $598 (6.9%) $7,202 (83.1%) $865 (10.0%) $8,067 (93.1%) $8,665
2021 $398 (4.0%) $268 (2.7%) $666 (6.8%) $8,375 (84.9%) $825 (8.4%) $9,200 (93.2%) $9,866
2022 $592 (5.7%) $528 (5.1%) $1,120 (10.8%) $8,348 (80.5%) $908 (8.8%) $9,256 (89.2%) $10,376
2023 $648 (6.2%) $648 (6.2%) $1,295 (12.4%) $8,269 (79.4%) $848 (8.1%) $9,117 (87.6%) $10,413

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Six Mile Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 146th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 227th of 644 Elementary schools
 12.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Six Mile Elementary)58.256.8
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pickens 01)57.357.5
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Six Mile Elementary)63.353.1
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pickens 01)66.259.8
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Six Mile Elementary)5645.1
 10.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pickens 01)6155.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Six Mile Elementary)54.163.8
 9.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pickens 01)59.863.5
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Six Mile Elementary)61.944
 17.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pickens 01)62.151.8
 10.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Six Mile Elementary)60.768.3
 7.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pickens 01)47.559.9
 12.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Six Mile Elementary)63.160.4
 2.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pickens 01)56.151.8
 4.3%
   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 Students506545
 7.7%
African American38
 166.7%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic1713
 23.5%
Pacific Islander00
White452489
 8.2%
Two or More Races3234
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.8%64.4%
 13.6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 568 students attended Six Mile Elementary.

Students who attend Six Mile Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : R. C. Edwards Middle
High : D. W. Daniel High

Six Mile Elementary ranks 174th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Six Mile Elementary are 89% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.


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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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