Summary:
Scranton, South Carolina is home to a single elementary school, Scranton Elementary, which serves grades PK through 6 and enrolls 389 students within the Florence 03 school district.
For parents considering this school, the most important takeaway is that Scranton Elementary is a clear standout within its district, outperforming Florence 03 averages in every subject and grade level tested. The school’s 6th grade is particularly exceptional, with 76.5% of students proficient in English Language Arts (ELA)—a remarkable 26 points above the district and 20 points above the state—and 70.6% proficient in Science, which is nearly 32 points above the district. This represents a dramatic year-over-year improvement, with 6th grade ELA jumping 31.5 points and Science surging 43.1 points. The school also maintains a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1 and spends $13,464 per student, suggesting solid resources. Chronic absenteeism at 19.6% is better than both the district (22.5%) and state (22.3%) averages, which is a positive sign for consistent learning.
However, the school faces a significant challenge in mathematics. While it beats its district in every grade, it trails the state by wide margins—most notably in 5th grade, where only 22.4% of students are proficient, a 26.7-point gap. Third and 4th grade math also lag the state by 23 and 14 points respectively. Performance is also inconsistent across cohorts; for example, 3rd grade ELA dropped 9 points and 5th grade math fell nearly 22 points year-over-year, even as upper grades improved. The school holds a steady 2-star rating, ranking in the 46th percentile statewide. Overall, Scranton Elementary offers strong upper-grade instruction and a supportive environment, but parents should be aware that math proficiency and consistency across grade levels are areas needing attention.
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