Summary:
The 29153 zip code area in Sumter, South Carolina is home to 4 schools serving grades K-12, all part of the Sumter 01 school district. Unfortunately, the academic performance of these schools is consistently low, with no clear standout options for parents and students in the community.
The schools in this area include 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools (Chestnut Oaks Middle, Ebenezer Middle), and 1 high school (Crestwood High). All of these schools have low SchoolDigger ratings, with Ebenezer Middle being the highest-ranked at 288 out of 325 middle schools in the state. The other schools rank even lower, with Chestnut Oaks Middle and R.E. Davis College Preparatory Academy ranking 323 and 607 respectively in their school categories.
Across the board, the schools in the 29153 zip code area struggle with low test scores, high poverty levels, and a lack of resources to support student success. With 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch and proficiency rates often below 50% in core subjects, these schools face significant challenges in preparing their students for the future. While the higher-than-average per-student spending and relatively small class sizes suggest potential for improvement, addressing the deep-rooted educational inequities in this community will require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach.
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