Summary:
Zip code 29330 is home to a single public school, Cowpens Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 460 students in the Spartanburg, SC area.
Cowpens Elementary is a stable, mid-tier school that has maintained a 3-star rating for three consecutive years, currently ranking in the 65th percentile statewide. The school's greatest strength lies in its upper elementary grades, particularly 5th grade. In the most recent school year, 5th grade math proficiency reached 63.9%—a remarkable 14.8 percentage points above the state average—while 5th grade ELA proficiency hit 69.4%, outpacing the state by 5.8 points. This pattern of improving performance relative to the state as grade level increases suggests the school's instructional approach becomes increasingly effective as students progress. The school also benefits from efficient resource allocation, with a favorable 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $14,648, which likely supports individualized attention in those upper grades.
However, the school faces notable challenges. Chronic absenteeism stands at 24.7%, exceeding the state average of 22.3%, though it is slightly better than the Spartanburg 03 district rate of 25.4%. Additionally, 4th grade science remains a relative weakness, with proficiency at 51.4%—essentially matching the state average but trailing the district by 8.5 points. Year-over-year data shows some volatility, including a 7.2-point decline in 3rd grade math and a 10-point drop in 5th grade ELA, though the latter remains strong. On a positive note, 4th grade science improved by 8.3 points, and 4th grade ELA rose by 3.9 points. Overall, Cowpens Elementary is a dependable choice within a high-performing district, delivering solid results in most subjects while demonstrating particular excellence in 5th grade math.
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