Summary:
The city of Lyman, South Carolina is home to two schools - Lyman Elementary and D.R. Hill Middle, both of which serve students in the Spartanburg 05 school district. Lyman Elementary has consistently performed above the state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 67.3% of 4th graders proficient or better in ELA compared to 63.5% statewide. In contrast, D.R. Hill Middle has achieved exceptional results in Algebra 1, with 100% of students scoring proficient or better, significantly outpacing the district and state averages.
Both schools face similar challenges, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5% for the 2023-2024 school year, higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools serve a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with Lyman Elementary having a 66.63% free and reduced lunch rate and D.R. Hill Middle at 72.68%. Despite these socioeconomic challenges, the schools have similar per-student spending, with Lyman Elementary at $11,997 and D.R. Hill Middle at $12,130 for the 2023-2024 school year.
While Lyman Elementary has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three school years, D.R. Hill Middle's performance in other subject areas, such as English Language Arts and Mathematics, is below the state and district averages, suggesting potential areas for improvement. The similar per-student spending and student-teacher ratios at the two schools could indicate opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices to address common challenges and support student learning and achievement in the Lyman school system.
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