Summary:
Yonges Island, South Carolina is home to a single public elementary school, Minnie Hughes Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school is part of the Charleston 01 school district and has consistently ranked in the bottom half of South Carolina elementary schools in recent years.
Minnie Hughes Elementary faces significant challenges, with low academic performance across all subjects and grade levels. The school's test scores are well below the district and state averages, with only 33.4% of 4th graders and 55.5% of 5th graders proficient in English Language Arts, and just 14.3% of 4th graders and 29.6% of 5th graders proficient in Math. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5%, which can further hinder student learning and achievement.
Despite the school's struggles, it has a relatively high spending per student of $61,524 and a low student-teacher ratio of 10.5 to 1. However, these resources do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes for the students, 100% of whom come from low-income families and qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's challenges highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of the student population and improve educational outcomes in Yonges Island.
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