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Ebenezer Avenue Elementary: Traditional Montessori Inquiry is a public elementary school in Rock Hill, South Carolina, serving 475 students in grades PK-5. The school follows a traditional Montessori curriculum and inquiry-based learning approach, and is part of the York 03 School District, which is ranked 29 out of 75 districts in the state.
Ebenezer Avenue Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in standardized test scores, with 63.1% of 3rd graders, 58.9% of 4th graders, and 48% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 53.3%, 58.5%, and 58.2%, respectively. In Mathematics, the school's performance is even more impressive, with 75.3% of 3rd graders, 49.3% of 4th graders, and 36% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the district's 51.8%, 46.8%, and 42.2%. The school's African American and Hispanic students also consistently outperform their peers at the district and state levels in both subjects.
Ebenezer Avenue Elementary's diverse student population, with 49.05% African American, 30.95% White, 11.79% Hispanic, and 6.95% two or more races, is another notable feature. The school has also seen a decrease in the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, from 70.12% in 2020-2021 to 43.58% in 2022-2023. This diversity may contribute to the school's academic success, as research has shown that diverse learning environments can benefit all students. While the school outperforms many nearby schools, such as Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion, which has a 5-star rating, Ebenezer Avenue Elementary's consistent 3-star rating and strong academic performance suggest a high-quality educational program that is effectively supporting student learning and growth.
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