Summary:
The city of Wando, South Carolina is home to two schools - Philip Simmons Elementary and Philip Simmons Middle, both of which serve students in the Berkeley 01 district. The data reveals a stark contrast in the performance of these two schools, with Philip Simmons Elementary emerging as a standout, high-performing institution, while Philip Simmons Middle lags behind both district and state averages.
Philip Simmons Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 25% of South Carolina elementary schools over the past 3 years, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels, including 75% proficiency in 3rd grade ELA and Math. Additionally, the school has a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 20.95%, suggesting a more affluent student population. In contrast, Philip Simmons Middle School maintains a 3-star rating and its test scores trail the district and state in most subjects and grade levels. The school also has a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 35.05% and a less favorable student-teacher ratio compared to other middle schools in the district.
The data also reveals a racial diversity imbalance between the two schools, with Philip Simmons Elementary being predominantly white (76.38%) and Philip Simmons Middle having a more even split between white (56.31%) and Black (30.14%) students. This could indicate potential issues with equity and access. Overall, the analysis provides a detailed snapshot of the school landscape in Wando, highlighting the strengths of Philip Simmons Elementary and the areas for improvement at Philip Simmons Middle, which could yield valuable insights for the district and community.
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