Northwest Elementary School vs. Grassy Pond Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northwest 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Grassy Pond 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 42% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower 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 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
423 students
519 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#524 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#551 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
34
55
Kindergarten Students
56
64
Grade 1 Students
67
97
Grade 2 Students
71
74
Grade 3 Students
77
76
Grade 4 Students
51
75
Grade 5 Students
67
78
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
14%
% Black
10%
20%
% White
80%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%