Summary:
The 29401 zip code in South Carolina is home to a single elementary school, Memminger Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. This public magnet school has faced academic challenges, with its statewide ranking consistently in the bottom half of South Carolina elementary schools and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Memminger Elementary's test scores are generally below the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics and science. The school's ELA proficiency ranges from 40.7% to 62.1% across grades, while math proficiency ranges from 34.4% to 56.7%. Fourth-grade science proficiency is especially low at 28.6%, significantly below the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5%, which may contribute to its academic struggles.
Despite the school's high spending per student of $39,517 and a low student-teacher ratio of 11.2, these resources do not appear to be translating into strong academic outcomes. The school serves a high-poverty student population, with a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, which may present additional challenges. Overall, the data suggests that Charleston 01 district and the state of South Carolina should consider targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes at Memminger Elementary.
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