Summary:
The 29044 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Webber School, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 190 students. Webber School is part of the Richland 01 school district, which is ranked 53 out of 75 districts in South Carolina and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Webber School's student population is predominantly African American (67.89%), with smaller percentages of White (15.26%), Hispanic (6.84%), and multi-racial (10%) students. The school's test scores are consistently below the Richland 01 district and South Carolina state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 43.8% of 3rd graders at Webber School were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 45.2% in Richland 01 and 53.8% statewide. Additionally, Webber School has a very high rate of free/reduced lunch recipients at 100%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Despite the school's academic challenges, Webber School does have some positive factors, such as a low student-teacher ratio of 10:1 and significantly higher per-student spending ($23,786) compared to district and state averages. However, these resources do not appear to be translating into higher academic achievement for the students. Overall, the analysis of Webber School's data reveals a school that is facing significant challenges in terms of student academic performance, economic disadvantage, and resource allocation, suggesting the need for targeted strategies to improve outcomes for the students in this community.
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