Summary:
The 29032 zip code has only one school, Midway Elementary, a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 with 296 students. Midway Elementary is part of the Kershaw 01 school district, which is ranked 31 out of 75 districts in South Carolina and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Midway Elementary's performance is concerning, with test scores significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 48% of 3rd graders, 41.5% of 4th graders, and 25% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 60.1% and 61.8% for the district and state, respectively. The school's math proficiency rates were even lower, with only 36% of 3rd graders, 29.3% of 4th graders, and 14.3% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to 58.7% and 56.3% for the district and state. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5%, which may be contributing to the low academic performance.
Despite the school's struggles, it appears to be well-resourced, with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4 to 1 and spending $13,763 per student. However, these investments have not translated into improved academic outcomes. The school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which may present unique challenges that the school and district need to address through targeted interventions and support.
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