Summary:
The 29229 zip code area in South Carolina is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, all part of the Richland 02 school district. While the district is ranked 37 out of 75 in the state, the schools in this area show a mix of performance, with some standout schools and areas of concern.
Summit Parkway Middle School and Longleaf Middle School stand out, with 100% proficiency rates in Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Rice Creek Elementary also performs relatively well, with strong 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts scores. However, the majority of schools in the area struggle, with most performing below the district and state averages in various subject areas and grade levels.
The data reveals high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, ranging from 22.5% in 2023-2024, which may be an area of concern for the district. Additionally, there are significant disparities in performance between the schools, suggesting opportunities for the district to learn from the successful schools and implement best practices more broadly. The relationship between spending per student and academic performance is not clear, as some of the higher-spending schools do not necessarily show the best results.
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