Summary:
The 29379 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Union 01 school district. While the district is ranked 59 out of 75 in South Carolina and has a 1-star rating, there are some standout schools worth highlighting.
Sims Middle School stands out for its exceptional performance on the Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course exam, with 100% of students scoring proficient or better. However, the school's performance in other subject areas, such as English Language Arts and Mathematics, is relatively lower compared to the state average. In contrast, Monarch Elementary School has the highest overall performance, with stronger proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. Monarch Elementary also boasts a 4th-grade Science proficiency rate of 40.3%, which is higher than the district average of 30.5%.
The data also reveals some areas of concern, such as the high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5% across all four schools, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, while Union County High School has a respectable 85.4% four-year graduation rate, its proficiency rates in English 1 (40.56%) and U.S. History and the Constitution (53.25%) are significantly lower than the state averages. The economic disadvantage faced by the student population, as evidenced by the 100% free and reduced lunch rate across all schools, may contribute to the overall academic performance in the area.
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