Summary:
In zip code 29563, there is just one elementary school, Lake View Elementary, which serves grades PK through 5 in the rural community of Lake View, SC, and is part of the Dillon 04 school district.
For parents, the most important takeaway is that Lake View Elementary shows a very mixed picture. The school has a clear strength in 3rd grade English Language Arts, where 65.6% of students are proficient, which is above both the district (47.9%) and state (64.1%) averages. However, this success is not consistent across grades. The 4th grade class is a major concern, with proficiency rates of just 23% in ELA, 14.9% in math, and 12.2% in science—all far below district and state averages. This same group of students performed much better as 3rd graders the year before, which suggests a possible issue with the 4th grade curriculum or instruction. The school's overall state ranking is low, sitting in the 14th percentile, and its year-to-year scores are volatile, making it hard to predict outcomes.
On a positive note, the school has a strong attendance record. The chronic absenteeism rate is 17.6%, which is significantly better than the district's 33.7% and the state's 22.3%. This means students are showing up to class, providing a stable base for learning. The school also spends a substantial $13,308 per student and has a student-teacher ratio of 16.9 to 1. However, this high level of spending is not translating into consistently strong academic results, especially in the upper elementary grades. In short, while there are bright spots in early literacy, parents should be aware that performance varies greatly by grade and subject, and the school faces significant challenges in 4th grade that need attention.
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