Summary:
The 29596 zip code is home to a single public school, Wallace Elementary/Middle, which serves grades PK-8 and has a total enrollment of 438 students. The school is part of the Marlboro 01 school district, which is ranked 73 out of 75 districts in South Carolina and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Wallace Elementary/Middle has a chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5%, which is higher than the state average. The school's test scores are generally lower than the Marlboro 01 district and the state of South Carolina across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 3rd grade ELA, Wallace scored 40% proficient or better, compared to 48.9% for the district and 61.8% for the state. Additionally, 100% of students at Wallace Elementary/Middle receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.
Despite the school's poor academic performance, it spends $14,216 per student, which is higher than the state average. The school also has a student-teacher ratio of 15.1, which is slightly higher than the state average. These factors suggest that addressing the challenges faced by Wallace Elementary/Middle will require a multi-faceted approach, including targeted interventions, increased funding, and a focus on improving teaching and learning.
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