Summary:
The 29038 zip code area has only one school, Carver Edisto Middle, a public middle school serving grades 6-8. With a total enrollment of 515 students, Carver Edisto Middle has a student population that is predominantly African American (51.65%) and White (36.31%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic, Asian, and Native American students.
Academically, Carver Edisto Middle is a struggling school, with consistently low performance across multiple grade levels and subject areas compared to state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 27.8% of 6th graders, 24.8% of 7th graders, and 31.8% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 53.7%, 50.2%, and 50.3%, respectively. Similarly, in Mathematics, only 9.5% of 6th graders, 11% of 7th graders, and 8.1% of 8th graders were proficient or better, compared to state averages of 38.4%, 33.8%, and 30.2%. The school's low statewide ranking of 307th out of 325 South Carolina middle schools and a 0 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger further highlight its academic challenges.
Despite the school's struggles, it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.8, which could be an asset in providing more individualized attention and support for students. However, the high percentage of students (100%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage, may be a contributing factor to the low academic achievement. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $10,066, which is higher than the state average, suggests that additional resources are being directed to the school, but these resources do not seem to be translating into improved academic outcomes. Further investigation may be needed to understand the specific challenges facing Carver Edisto Middle and identify strategies to address the low academic performance and improve the overall quality of education for the students.
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