Summary:
The 29706 zip code area in South Carolina is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Chester 01 school district. While the district is ranked 46 out of 75 in the state and has a 2-star rating, some schools in the area stand out, both positively and negatively, in terms of academic performance and student demographics.
The Academy for Teaching and Learning, a public charter elementary/middle school, has the highest statewide ranking among the 29706 schools, ranking 335 out of 638 South Carolina elementary schools and receiving a 2-star rating. The school has a relatively high percentage of white students (79.57%) and generally higher test scores than the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts. In contrast, Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry has a majority of African American students (76.77%) and struggles with low proficiency rates, especially in Mathematics.
The schools in the 29706 zip code area face significant economic challenges, with all of them having high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 82.22% to 100%. This high poverty level may contribute to the disparities in academic performance observed across the schools. Additionally, the area offers a mix of traditional public schools and a public charter school, suggesting an effort to provide diverse educational options to the community.
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