Summary:
The city of Ridgeland, South Carolina is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area serve students across various grade levels and demonstrate a range of academic performance, with some standout schools and areas for improvement.
Among the standout schools is Polaris Technical Charter School, an alternative public charter school that boasts some of the highest test scores in the district, particularly in English Language Arts. However, the school's math proficiency rates lag behind the state and district averages. Interestingly, Polaris Technical Charter School serves a high-needs population, with 99.42% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, Meeting Street-Jasper & Beaufort, a small public charter elementary school, has a much lower percentage of free/reduced lunch students at 53.19%.
The schools in the Jasper 01 district, which includes Ridgeland Elementary and Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence, consistently underperform compared to state averages on academic assessments, suggesting a need for further investigation and support. Additionally, all schools in the district face high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 22.5% to 22.5%, which likely has a significant impact on student learning and achievement.
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