Summary:
Mary H. Wright Elementary is a public elementary school in Spartanburg, South Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 455, predominantly African American (77.58%).
Despite having a relatively high per-student spending of $14,855 and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.8, Mary H. Wright Elementary consistently performs below the Spartanburg 07 district and state averages in standardized test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 26.8% of 3rd graders, 35.1% of 4th graders, and 25.8% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district averages of 52.3%, 54.5%, and 52.1%, respectively. The school's performance in Mathematics is even lower, with only 14.9% of 3rd graders, 29.8% of 4th graders, and 31.8% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the district averages of 52.4%, 48.3%, and 44.5%. As a result, Mary H. Wright Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 25% of South Carolina elementary schools, with a ranking of 575 out of 638 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The significant performance gap between Mary H. Wright Elementary and nearby higher-performing schools, such as Jesse Boyd Elementary, which is located just 3.05 miles away and consistently ranks in the top 25% of South Carolina elementary schools, highlights the need for a deeper understanding of the underlying factors contributing to the school's challenges. To address these issues, the school and Spartanburg 07 district may need to implement targeted interventions, such as intensive academic support, professional development for teachers, and community engagement strategies, to help improve student learning and achievement at Mary H. Wright Elementary.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Spartanburg 07
SchoolDigger Rank:
575th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,855
Students who attend Mary H. Wright Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.8
Number of students: 455
Racial breakdown:
African American:
77.6%
Hispanic:
11.0%
Two or more races:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%
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