Summary
Sangaree Intermediate is a public school in Summerville, SC, serving 521 students in grades 3 through 5 as part of the Berkeley 01 school district.
One of the school's standout strengths is attendance. Sangaree Intermediate has a chronic absenteeism rate of just 17.5%, notably better than the district average of 23.9% and the state average of 22.3%. This is especially impressive when you consider that Sangaree Elementary, located just down the road and feeding into this school, has a higher absenteeism rate of 24.1%. It suggests the school is doing a good job getting kids to class. In reading, students perform close to district and state averages, and there's a promising upward trend in 5th-grade English Language Arts, with proficiency jumping from about 40% in 2022-2023 to nearly 60% in recent years.
However, math is a clear area of concern. Proficiency drops significantly as students advance: about 49% of 3rd graders are proficient in math, but that falls to 38% in 4th grade and 36% in 5th grade. This decline is steeper than what's seen at the district level. Science is also a weak spot, with only 41.8% of 4th graders proficient compared to 51.6% statewide. The contrast with Nexton Elementary, a high-performing school just over 3 miles away, is stark—Nexton's 3rd-grade math proficiency is 69% and its 4th-grade science proficiency is 57.7%. While Nexton has a lower student-teacher ratio (15.2 vs. 20), both schools have similar attendance rates, suggesting the achievement gap isn't simply about class size or kids showing up.
For parents, the picture is mixed. The school serves a high-needs population, with about 80% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. Per-student spending has risen significantly to $12,355, yet class sizes have also increased. The school performs relatively better for its African American and male students, but struggles more with its White, Hispanic, and especially disabled and multi-racial student populations. If your child needs extra support in math or science, it's worth asking the school about specific interventions. But if strong attendance and improving literacy are priorities, Sangaree Intermediate has some real positives to offer.
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