Summary:
The 29475 zip code has only one school, Bells Elementary, a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 with 278 students. Bells Elementary is part of the Colleton 01 school district, which is ranked 72 out of 75 districts in South Carolina and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Bells Elementary's performance is concerning, with a 22.5% chronic absenteeism rate, which is higher than the state average. The school's test scores are generally below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, only 61.9% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 61.8% statewide, and only 28.5% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in math, compared to 56.3% statewide. Additionally, 100% of Bells Elementary students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population.
Despite the lower test scores, Bells Elementary spends $17,272 per student, which is higher than the state average. The school has a 14.6 student-teacher ratio, which is lower than the state average and suggests smaller class sizes. However, these factors do not seem to be translating into better academic outcomes for students. Overall, the data suggests that Bells Elementary is a struggling school that needs significant improvement to better serve its students and community.
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