Alexander Elementary School vs. A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School
Should you attend Alexander Elementary School or A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Alexander Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alexander Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
494 students
491 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1029 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#221 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
19
36
Kindergarten Students
69
71
Grade 1 Students
91
69
Grade 2 Students
72
84
Grade 3 Students
94
80
Grade 4 Students
69
73
Grade 5 Students
80
78
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
56%
18%
% Black
30%
47%
% White
10%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%