Summary:
The 29541 zip code area of Florence, South Carolina is home to two elementary schools - Dewey-Carter Elementary and Savannah Grove Elementary. Both schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and are part of the Florence 01 school district.
Based on the available data, Dewey-Carter Elementary and Savannah Grove Elementary appear to be relatively strong-performing schools within their district. Dewey-Carter Elementary stands out for its impressive 3rd grade test scores, with 70-77% of students proficient or better in ELA and Math, outperforming the district and state averages. Savannah Grove Elementary also has notable strengths, including 69.3% 5th grade ELA proficiency compared to 62.9% for the district and 62.5% statewide. Both schools have a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing them in the top half of elementary schools in South Carolina.
However, the data also highlights some areas for improvement. Both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates of 22.5%, well above the state average. Additionally, while the schools show strengths in 3rd and 5th grade, their 4th grade test scores are more mixed, with proficiency rates below the district and state averages in some subjects. Addressing these issues and ensuring more consistent academic achievement across all grade levels could be valuable for the schools and their students.
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