Summary
Gordon Elementary is a public elementary school located in Dillon, South Carolina, serving grades 4-5 with a total enrollment of 444 students. The school is part of the Dillon 04 school district, which is ranked 68 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Gordon Elementary faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 22.5% to 41.2% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average and the surrounding schools in the Dillon 04 district. The school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are also consistently lower than the state and district averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 35.9% of 4th-grade students and 43.8% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 63.5% and 62.5%, respectively. Additionally, the school's performance on test scores for various student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and students with disabilities, is particularly concerning, with these subgroups consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of schools in the state.
While Gordon Elementary spends between $10,251 and $12,201 per student, which is higher than the state average, its academic performance remains poor. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution, and the school may need to examine how resources are allocated and utilized to support student learning effectively. Interestingly, some of the nearby schools, such as Latta Elementary in the Dillon 03 district, have significantly higher test scores and better overall performance, providing valuable insights for improving Gordon Elementary.
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