Summary:
The 29492 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Berkeley 01 school district. While the schools in this area vary in their academic performance and student demographics, Daniel Island School stands out as an exceptional institution, consistently ranking among the top schools in South Carolina.
Daniel Island School's academic excellence is evident in its students' exceptional performance on standardized tests, with 98.73% of students proficient or better in Algebra 1/Mathematics, far surpassing the Berkeley 01 district (66.37%) and the state average (72.5%). In contrast, the other schools in the area, such as Philip Simmons High and Philip Simmons Middle, while still performing well, do not match the consistently high achievement of Daniel Island School.
The disparities in student demographics and socioeconomic factors may contribute to the performance differences observed. Daniel Island School has a predominantly white, affluent student population, with only 3.85% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, while the other schools in the area serve more economically disadvantaged and racially diverse communities. Despite the high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios across all schools in the 29492 zip code, the data suggests that factors beyond just funding and staffing, such as instructional practices and resource allocation, play a crucial role in shaping educational outcomes.
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