Summary
Homewood Elementary is a public elementary school in Conway, South Carolina, serving 668 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Horry 01 School District, which is ranked 9 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While Homewood Elementary spends more per student ($13,265 in 2023-2024) compared to the state and district averages, its academic performance does not reflect this higher level of funding. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.2% to 24.7% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, Homewood Elementary's test scores in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics are generally lower than the Horry 01 district and state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade ELA were 60.8%, 71.9%, and 60.9%, respectively, compared to the district's 67.2%, 69.7%, and 66.8%.
When compared to other nearby schools in the Horry 01 district, such as Midland Elementary, Forestbrook Elementary, and Kingston Elementary, Homewood Elementary generally performs worse on key metrics like test scores and school rankings. Addressing the school's high chronic absenteeism, targeted interventions for specific student populations, and a closer examination of resource allocation could help Homewood Elementary improve and better serve its students.
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