Summary:
Zip code 29515 is home to just one school, Edisto Elementary, a small upper-elementary school serving grades 3 through 5 with 419 students in the Orangeburg district.
For parents considering this area, Edisto Elementary is the only educational option within the zip code, and it faces significant challenges. The school holds a 1-star rating and ranks in the 12th percentile statewide, with a ranking that has declined for three straight years. Academic proficiency trails state averages by 20 to 25 percentage points across nearly every subject and grade level. For example, only 33.4% of 5th graders are proficient in math versus 49.1% statewide, and just 30.2% of 4th graders are proficient in science compared to 51.6% statewide. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is a major concern at 39.6%, nearly double the state average of 22.3%, which likely contributes to the low achievement. On a positive note, the student-teacher ratio is favorable at 15.2:1, and per-student spending is relatively high at $14,392 annually, though these resources have not yet translated into improved outcomes.
There are some notable patterns within the school. While 3rd and 4th grade ELA scores showed modest gains, 5th grade performance dropped sharply—declining by more than 11 points in both ELA and math from the previous year. Science is the weakest subject area, with the largest gap versus the state. The school performs slightly below its own district average in most subjects, indicating it is not a standout even within a struggling district. The free/reduced lunch data is unavailable, limiting socioeconomic analysis, but the attendance and performance patterns suggest a student population facing significant barriers. For parents, the most urgent areas of concern are attendance, science instruction, and support for 5th graders, as the school's downward trajectory shows no signs of reversing without targeted intervention.
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