Best Public Schools in Zip Code 29661

Summary:

The zip code 29661 contains a single public elementary school, Slater Marietta Elementary, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 324 students. The school's academic performance is mixed, with fluctuating proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the Greenville 01 district and the state of South Carolina. However, the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Slater Marietta Elementary's academic performance has varied over the past two school years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts (49.1%) and Mathematics (47.4%) were lower than the district and state averages. However, the school's 4th-grade proficiency rates in both subjects were higher than the district and state. The 5th-grade performance was mixed, with the English Language Arts score exceeding the district and state, but the Mathematics score falling behind.

The school's per-student spending of $14,294 and a student-teacher ratio of 11.8 suggest that it has adequate resources to support student learning. However, the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students may present challenges that require targeted interventions and support to improve overall academic outcomes. Continued monitoring and data-driven decision-making will be crucial in addressing the school's performance gaps and ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students in the 29661 zip code area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)			SC READY Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Slater Marietta Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Baker Circle	Marietta	29661	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 355-2000	329	27	12.3	100.0%	273 (83.0%)	10 (3.0%)	35 (10.6%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	57.6	266^th of 638 public elementary schools	58.3%		72.2	171^st of 644 public elementary schools	73.4%	95	49.1	68.1	57.1	47.4	65.9	42.8	$14,294	$1,765	$1,061	$2,826	$10,589	$879	$11,468

Cities Near Zip Code 29661

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Marietta	2.53 mi	1	76^th
Travelers Rest	4.45 mi	4	36^th
Taylors	8.21 mi	9	16^th
Easley	9.93 mi	12	87^th
Greenville	10.33 mi	60	79^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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