Summary:
The 29038 zip code is home to a single public middle school, Carver Edisto Middle, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 442 students. The school is part of the Orangeburg school district, which is ranked 66 out of 75 districts in South Carolina and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Carver Edisto Middle has consistently performed poorly on state assessments, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 34.9% of 6th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 56%. In math, the proficiency rates were even lower, with only 19.8% of 6th graders, 8.2% of 7th graders, and 8.3% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5% is also concerning and higher than the state average.
Despite the higher-than-average spending per student of $13,414, the school's performance remains poor, suggesting potential issues with resource allocation and utilization. Additionally, the school serves a community with high levels of economic disadvantage, as 100% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, going from 270th out of 325 middle schools in 2022-2023 to 297th out of 320 in 2024-2025, indicating a lack of improvement over time.
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