Summary:
The 29492 zip code area in South Carolina is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Berkeley 01 school district. While the district as a whole is ranked 36 out of 75 in the state and rated 3 stars, the standout school in this set is Daniel Island School, an elementary/middle school that has consistently ranked among the top 7 elementary schools in South Carolina over the past 3 years and earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The data reveals significant performance gaps between Daniel Island School and the other schools in the area. Daniel Island consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests by a wide margin, indicating it is providing a high-quality education. In contrast, the other schools in the 29492 zip code area have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 22.5% to 22.5%, which may be impacting student achievement. The free/reduced lunch rates also vary widely, from 7.33% at Daniel Island School to 47.58% at Philip Simmons Middle School, suggesting a diverse socioeconomic makeup in the area.
Despite the performance gap, the schools in the 29492 zip code area generally have relatively low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 14.6 at Philip Simmons High to 15.6 at Daniel Island School, indicating the potential for more individualized attention. Additionally, Philip Simmons High stands out with a strong 85.4% four-year graduation rate and a low 2.3% dropout rate, suggesting the school is successful in supporting students through to the completion of their high school education.
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