Summary:
The 29059 zip code in South Carolina is home to a single middle school, Holly Hill-Roberts Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 373 students. The school is located within the Orangeburg school district, which is ranked 66 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Holly Hill-Roberts Middle School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, going from 286 out of 310 middle schools in 2021-2022 to 265 out of 325 middle schools in 2023-2024, with a 1-star rating. The school's academic performance is a significant concern, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics well below state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 8th grade, only 38.4% of students are proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 50.3%, and only 9.4% are proficient in Math, compared to the state average of 30.2%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5%, significantly higher than the state average.
Despite the relatively high spending per student at $13,811 and a low student-teacher ratio of 11.9, the school's academic performance does not seem to be reflecting these investments. The high percentage of students (100%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch indicates that the school serves a predominantly low-income population, which may present additional challenges in terms of providing resources and support to students. Overall, the data suggests that Holly Hill-Roberts Middle School is facing significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student engagement, and overall school quality, and addressing these issues will likely require a multi-faceted approach.
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