Byrd Elementary School vs. Aiken Elementary School
Should you attend Byrd Elementary School or Aiken 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
Byrd Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Diversity
Aiken Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 708 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Byrd 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 28% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Aiken Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
708 students
508 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
36 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#836 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#473 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
56
45
Kindergarten Students
110
74
Grade 1 Students
107
68
Grade 2 Students
115
87
Grade 3 Students
111
83
Grade 4 Students
113
70
Grade 5 Students
96
81
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
22%
6%
% Black
34%
43%
% White
36%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
96%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%