Summary:
The 29114 zip code has only one school, Olanta Elementary, a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 with 224 students. While the school has a relatively high percentage of African American students (53.57%) compared to the state average, it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of South Carolina elementary schools over the past few years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Olanta Elementary's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is generally below the district and state averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade proficiency rates in ELA and Math were 33.4% and 33.3%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 53.8% and 54.5%. However, the school has a relatively high per-student spending of $16,510, likely due to the high percentage of students (100%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-need student population.
The consistently low academic performance and equity concerns at Olanta Elementary suggest that the school may be facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the school's majority African American population raise questions about the educational opportunities available to students from diverse backgrounds in this area. Further investigation and targeted interventions may be necessary to support student success at Olanta Elementary.
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