Summary:
The 29115 zip code area in Orangeburg, South Carolina is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 2 middle schools. This economically disadvantaged area faces significant educational challenges, with all schools having 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the schools, Brookdale Elementary stands out as the highest-performing, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and the strongest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. Whittaker Elementary also performs relatively well, with a 1-star rating and strong English Language Arts proficiency. However, the other schools in the area generally lag behind the Orangeburg district and South Carolina state averages in academic achievement.
The data reveals stark disparities in performance and resources among the schools in the 29115 zip code. While Brookdale Elementary spends over $16,600 per student, other schools in the area spend as little as $11,727 per student. Similarly, student-teacher ratios range from 11.6 at Mellichamp Elementary to 17.8 at Whittaker Elementary. Addressing these disparities and providing targeted investments in the lower-performing schools could be crucial to improving educational outcomes for students in this economically disadvantaged area.
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