Summary:
The city of Swansea, South Carolina is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Lexington 04 district. The district as a whole is ranked 70 out of 75 districts in the state and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating a district-wide struggle with academic performance.
Among the standout schools, Swansea High Freshman Academy, an alternative school for 9th grade students, has exceptional test scores, with 97.43% proficiency in Algebra 1/Mathematics and 100% proficiency in English 2, far exceeding the district and state averages. In contrast, Sandy Run School struggles in mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from only 15.7% to 35.5%, well below the state averages, despite relatively strong performance in English Language Arts.
Across the district, schools face significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 22.5% to 22.5%, and 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population. These socioeconomic factors likely contribute to the academic challenges faced by these schools. The data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the disparities in test scores and improve student outcomes in the Swansea area.
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